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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Kikuhime’s Head Mound in Miyawaka, Fukuoka: A Haunted Legend of a Searching Ghost
English Version One of Fukuoka Prefecture’s better-known haunted places is the site called Kikuhime’s Head Mound, located in Kurahisa, Miyawaka City. Among -
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Ushikubi Dam in Fukuoka: Suicides, Accidents, and Ghost Rumors at a Haunted Spot
English Version Have you heard of Ushikubi Dam in Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture? It is known locally as a haunted spot, with rumors of ghost sightings and -
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Inunaki Pass and the Old Inunaki Tunnel: Fukuoka’s Most Infamous Haunted Spot
English Version When people talk about haunted places in Fukuoka Prefecture, the name that comes up first is almost always Inunaki Pass. With its history o -
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Japan’s Chilling Natural Burials: Sea, Tree, and Wind Funerals
English Version Humans are creatures who mourn the dead and lay them to rest. In modern Japan, burials are handled through formal procedures, and cremation -
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Where Is SSS in Okinawa? The Rumored Location of Onna Village’s Haunted Yuta Site
English Version Many horror fans visiting Okinawa may be curious about SSS, often described online as one of the island’s most frightening haunted spots. I -
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Inside SSS, One of Okinawa’s Most Notorious Haunted Spots
English Version SSS is often described as one of the most dangerous haunted spots in Okinawa. That alone is probably a good reason not to go, but if you ar -
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SSS in Okinawa: The Haunted Training Ground Rumored to Be the Island’s Most Dangerous Spirit Spot
English Version Okinawa is famous for its beautiful beaches, relaxed resorts, and family-friendly travel. But behind that bright tourist image, the islands -
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The Haunted Phone Booth at Hiwasa Tunnel in Tokushima
English Version In Minami, Kaifu District, Tokushima Prefecture, there is a well-known haunted spot near the entrance to Hiwasa Tunnel, along the Tosahama -
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Tokushima’s Haunted Dogakuji Tunnel: The Sealed Old Tunnel of Ishii
English Version Near Ishii Castle in Ishii Town, Myozai District, Tokushima Prefecture, there is a tunnel known among ghost-spot fans as Dogakuji Tunnel. T -
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Hotel New Naruto: A Haunted Ruin on Tokushima’s Naruto Skyline
English Version In Tokushima Prefecture, there is a haunted spot rumored to be a place where ghost photos are almost guaranteed: Hotel New Naruto. The area