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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Incidents & Accidents
Shichikashuku Dam: Rumored Moans and Water Sounds in Miyagi
English Version At Shichikashuku Dam in Shichikashuku, Miyagi Prefecture, there are rumors that strange moaning voices and the sound of splashing water can -
Japanese Culture
Kita City Fireworks: Why 10,000 Shells Are Choreographed With Light
Discover how Tokyo’s Kita City Fireworks Festival stages 10,000 shells with synchronized light and music along the Arakawa River each September. -
World Occult
Einstein’s Warning to Humanity: The Urban Legend Behind His Tongue-Out Photo
English Version Most people know Albert Einstein, the genius physicist behind the theory of relativity. And even if you do not know much about physics, you -
Other
The Hospital Pajama Ghost of Sakata, Yamagata
English Version A brief local rumor from Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture tells of a strange encounter near an old hospital area. According to the story, -
World Occult
Witch Hunts in Medieval Europe: The Real History Behind the Horror
English Version One of the real histories of mass killing in medieval Europe was the witch hunt. Most people have probably heard the term at least once, an -
Incidents & Accidents
Old Kamosaka Tunnel: A Sealed Haunted Spot in Tsuruoka, Yamagata
English Version Above the tunnel entrance, there is said to be a carving of a tiger. According to local rumor, the tiger moves at night. It is also said th -
Incidents & Accidents
Haigamine: Haunted Mountain Road Rumors in Kure, Hiroshima
English Version Haigamine, located in Tochibara-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is said to be the site of numerous strange experiences. Visitors have -
Other
Manzamo in Okinawa: Ghostly Hands, Faces, and Cliffside Rumors
English Version At Manzamo in Onna Village, Okinawa, there are rumors that photographs sometimes capture countless hands or faces that should not be there. -
Japanese Culture
Chofu’s Autumn Fireworks: What ‘Hanabillusion’ Adds to Japanese Hanabi
Chofu's Autumn Fireworks in September features 'Hanabillusion,' a music-synchronized show, and artisan-crafted displays, blending tradition and innovation. -
Incidents & Accidents
Mikozawa Tunnel: Ghost Stories and Dark Rumors in Tsuruoka, Yamagata
English Version Mikozawa Tunnel in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the site of repeated sightings of a ghost in work clothes. Other rumors men