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:
https://x.com/IgamoriRyu
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Occult
The Legend of Princess Kiku in Munakata: A Sengoku Tragedy and a Rumored Curse
English Version Munakata City in Fukuoka Prefecture is known across Japan for Munakata Taisha and the sacred island of Okinoshima, both connected to a UNES -
Scary Stories
Osen-korogashi: Chiba’s Cliffside Haunted Spot and Its Tragic Legends
English Version Many people are drawn to haunted places, even when they know they should be careful. Some say they visited a so-called haunted spot just fo -
Urban Legends
Will You Meet a Soulmate Once in Your Life? A Spiritual Guide to Soul Bonds
English Version Have you ever heard the word “soulmate”? If you enjoy fortune-telling, spirituality, or occult culture, you have probably come across it at -
Occult
Old Nogi Hospital Ruins in Tochigi: Rumors, Access, and Ghost Stories
English Version Across Japan, many places are known as haunted spots, with stories ranging from local rumors to accounts people insist are true. Hospitals -
Urban Legends
Bride Kidnapping in Japan: The Chilling History of Kagoshima’s Ottoi Yomejo
English Version Today, most people think of marriage as something decided by the two people involved. No matter how a couple meets, choosing a spouse by on -
Urban Legends
Mukonage: The Dark Legend Behind Niigata’s Groom-Throwing Festival
English Version In snowy Niigata Prefecture, a strange festival known as Mukonage, or “groom throwing,” is still held today. It looks like a rough but chee -
Occult
Shirataka Okami in Nara: The Abandoned Shrine, Fox Legends, and Medium Nakai Shigeno
English Version Shirataka Okami is a name many people in Nara have heard at least once. Today it is known as one of the prefecture’s most notorious haunted -
World Occult
Are Underground People Real? The Mystery Behind the Hollow Earth Theory
English Version When you hear the phrase “underground people,” it has a strange kind of romance to it. It sounds like something out of old tokusatsu hero s -
Urban Legends
TikTok Users Beware? Creepy Rumors About Face Data, AI, and China
English Version Short, funny clips, emotional edits, cute videos—TikTok exploded in popularity by making them easy to shoot and share. But around the app, -
Osaka
Mount Myoken’s Shiokiba: The History of Osaka’s Feared Execution Ground Haunting
English Version In northern Osaka, near the borders with Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, stands Mount Myoken. Although it is a relatively high mountain, it is