Igamori Ryunosuke– Author –
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Kurozuka: The Demon Grave of Adachigahara in Fukushima
English Version Near Kurozuka, at Kanzeji Temple, visitors can find several places tied to the legend of Iwate: the cave where she is said to have lived, a -
Kami-Horai Bridge: Ghost Rumors at a Notorious Fukushima Suicide Spot
English Version Kami-Horai Bridge in Fukushima City is surrounded by persistent ghost stories, many of them tied to rumors of suicides at the site. Locals -
Tibet Under Chinese Rule: The 1950 Invasion and the Dark History Behind a Living Wound
English Version One of the most widely discussed human-rights issues involving the People’s Republic of China is the situation in Tibet and the Uyghur regi -
Witch Hunts as Entertainment: The Human Horror Behind Public Executions
English Version When you hear the words witch hunt, what comes to mind? Maybe you imagine countless innocent women being killed. Maybe you picture a religi -
The Vitruvian Man Explained: How Da Vinci Put Humanity at the Center of the Universe
English Version If the name Vitruvian Man instantly brings an image to mind, you know your art history. But even if the title sounds unfamiliar, you would -
Akagi Mountain’s “White House”: Gunma’s Haunted Ruin and Its Rumors
English Version At the foot of Mount Akagi in Gunma Prefecture, there is an abandoned building known as the “White House.” As the nickname suggests, it is -
Morioka Autumn Festival: Reading Tohoku History Through Decorated Floats
Discover how Morioka’s autumn festival floats reveal Tohoku’s layered history, local beliefs, and the meaning behind their vibrant September parades. -
The Grotesque History of Foot Binding: Why Were Women’s Feet Bound in China?
English Version Have you heard of foot binding? In Japanese, it is called tensoku , but the custom itself was practiced in China. It is said to have existe -
Oshima Island: The Haunted Island Near Tojinbo in Fukui
English Version Oshima Island in Fukui is surrounded by unsettling rumors. Some say that if you visit late at night as a prank, you may end up bringing som -
Otomo Building in Maebashi: An Abandoned Gunma Site Rumored to Be Haunted
English Version Otomo Building is an abandoned building in the Tonyamachi area of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture. The property is said to have once housed seve
