Igamori Ryunosuke– Author –
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Mount Tsurugi Mysteries: Hidden Treasure Legends and Forbidden Places in Tokushima
English Version In Tokushima Prefecture on Shikoku, there is a mountain long known as one of Japan’s more mysterious sacred places: Mount Tsurugi, or Tsuru -
The Cursed Crematorium Ruins of Tokiwa, Iiyama
English Version In Tokiwa, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, there is said to be the former site of a crematorium from a time when cars were still rare in Ja -
The Graves of the Imabari Domain Lords in Ehime
English Version At this gravesite in Imabari, some visitors have reported strange phenomena, including orbs appearing in photographs and what sounded like -
Basenkyo Observatory: Rumors of Spirits at a Scenic Viewpoint in Iwate
English Version Basenkyo Observatory is located in Ishikiridokoro, Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture. Around the lookout, there are rumors that the spirits of -
Shomaru Pass: Ghost Stories and Dangerous Hairpin Roads in Saitama
English Version Shomaru Pass is known for rumors of strange phenomena along its mountain road. One story says the ghost of a young man who caused an accide -
The Fukuoka University Wandervogel Bear Attack: A Terrifying Tragedy in Hokkaido’s Hidaka Mountains
English Version We have previously covered the gruesome story of the Sankebetsu brown bear incident, in which a bear that had failed to hibernate came down -
Obonai Ryokan: Rumors of a Zashiki-Warashi in Iwate
English Version Obonai Ryokan is popular among people interested in stories of the zashiki-warashi, a childlike household spirit from Japanese folklore. So -
Mount Kuromori: The Rumored Ghost Sisters of Morioka
English Version This story is associated with Mount Kuromori in the Oogayu area of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. According to local rumor, two very young sist -
Kiya Ryokan: Uwajima’s Historic Inn Said to Have a Zashiki-warashi
English Version Kiya Ryokan in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, is said to be home to a zashiki-warashi, a childlike house spirit from Japanese folklore. Accordi -
Takamatsu Pond in Morioka: Rumors of Spirits, Fallen Warriors, and a Haunted Cemetery
English Version Takamatsu Pond in Morioka, Iwate, is said to be connected with several ghost stories, including rumors of suicide victims, fallen warriors,
