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.
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Incidents & Accidents
Fujimi Second Tunnel: A Paper Airplane Rumor on the Omagari Bypass in Akita
English Version Fujimi Second Tunnel is said to be located around Hanadate Kuzuno in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, near the Omagari Bypass. The Rumor Acco -
Abandoned Places
The Black-Painted House of Kitaakita: A Haunted Rumor in Akita
English Version In this house, people say that water sometimes runs from the drainage channel even though the place is supposedly uninhabited. According to -
Incidents & Accidents
Chausu Pass: Ghost Rumors on a Road in Oga, Akita
English Version Chausu Pass, located around Wakimoto Tayasawa-Kanezawa in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, is said to have several unsettling local rumors attac -
Occult
The Dark Urban Legend Behind Peko-chan, Fujiya’s Smiling Mascot
English Version Fujiya is a famous Japanese sweets company known for cakes, ice cream, and other Western-style desserts. Its beloved mascot, Peko-chan, is -
Incidents & Accidents
Akita’s Haunted Scrap Yard: Ghost Cars and Orb Rumors in Hamada Nagasaka
English Version This is one of the better-known haunted spots in Akita Prefecture. The site is said to be a scrap yard where abandoned cars have been gathe -
History
Kamiiso Orthodox Church Nozaki Cemetery: Haunted Handprints in Hokuto, Hokkaido
English Version According to local rumors, visitors to this cemetery may find handprints on their car afterward, as if left by a spirit. Some stories also -
Japanese Culture
Utagawa Kuniyoshi in Kyoto: Monsters, Heroes, and the Giant Whale
Explore Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s supernatural monsters, heroes, and the giant whale at Kyoto’s major autumn exhibition before it closes in September 2026. -
World Occult
Korea and the Joseon Dynasty: A Roundup of Dark History and Controversial Stories
English Version This roundup brings together Scary Japan articles related to Korea, the Korean Peninsula, and the Joseon dynasty, topics that have appeared -
Incidents & Accidents
Old Wada Tunnel in Akita: Rumors of Child Spirits on a Former Road
English Version Old Wada Tunnel is said to be a haunted spot in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, around Yuwa Araya Shinmachi 5. According to local stories, ma -
History
Hekketsu-hi Monument in Hakodate: Rumored Spirits at an Old Battlefield Memorial
English Version At Hekketsu-hi in Yachigashira, Hakodate, people say they have seen spirits or heard low groaning voices. The rumor is tied to the idea tha