Igamori Ryunosuke– Author –
Welcome to Scary Japan.
I am the creator of this website and have spent more than 40 years exploring Japan’s hidden dark side. Throughout my journey, I have collected countless ghost stories, urban legends, supernatural encounters, and local mysteries from across the nation.
My goal is to preserve and share these chilling tales with people around the world who are fascinated by Japanese horror and folklore.
If you would like to contact me, please reach out via X:
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Occult
Where Is SSS in Okinawa? The Rumored Location of Onna Village’s Haunted Yuta Site
English Version Many horror fans visiting Okinawa may be curious about SSS, often described online as one of the island’s most frightening haunted spots. I -
Occult
Inside SSS, One of Okinawa’s Most Notorious Haunted Spots
English Version SSS is often described as one of the most dangerous haunted spots in Okinawa. That alone is probably a good reason not to go, but if you ar -
Occult
SSS in Okinawa: The Haunted Training Ground Rumored to Be the Island’s Most Dangerous Spirit Spot
English Version Okinawa is famous for its beautiful beaches, relaxed resorts, and family-friendly travel. But behind that bright tourist image, the islands -
Tokushima
The Haunted Phone Booth at Hiwasa Tunnel in Tokushima
English Version In Minami, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture, there is a well-known haunted spot near the entrance to Hiwasa Tunnel, along the Tosahama -
Tokushima
Tokushima’s Haunted Dogakuji Tunnel: The Sealed Old Tunnel of Ishii
English Version Near Ishii Castle in Ishii Town, Myozai District, Tokushima Prefecture, there is a tunnel known among ghost-spot fans as Dogakuji Tunnel. T -
Tokushima
Hotel New Naruto: A Haunted Ruin on Tokushima’s Naruto Skyline
English Version In Tokushima Prefecture, there is a haunted spot rumored to be a place where ghost photos are almost guaranteed: Hotel New Naruto. The area -
Occult
Ancient Japan’s Kofun Mystery: Were Haniwa Clay Figures Buried in Place of Human Sacrifices?
English Version With Osaka Prefecture’s Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group being registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Japan’s ancient burial mounds have been -
Shizuoka
Haunted Nino’oka Shrine in Gotemba, Shizuoka: Film Location and Ghost Stories
English Version Nino'oka Shrine is located in Higashi-Tanaka, Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is well known for its striking atmosphere, and that moo -
Shizuoka
Banbaa-ana Cave in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka: The Haunted Pit Linked to a Dark Old Legend
English Version In Yamamiya, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, there is a cave known as Banbaa-ana. Although it is often described as a cave, it is not -
Shizuoka
Haunted Nishikigaura in Atami, Shizuoka: Scenic Cliffs and Dark Rumors
English Version A famous scenic spot in Atami Nishikigaura is a well-known scenic area in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. At first glance, it hardly looks