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:
https://x.com/IgamoriRyu
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Incidents & Accidents
Yukiwari Bridge: Fukushima’s Rumored Haunted Gorge Bridge
English Version Yukiwari Bridge in Nishigo Village, Fukushima, is often mentioned in local ghost stories as one of the prefecture’s better-known haunted sp -
World Occult
Who Was the Mona Lisa? The Mysterious Model, Hidden Codes, and Eerie Rumors
English Version Almost everyone has seen Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa. Even today, the painting is surrounded by mysteries, and researche -
Japanese Culture
Gujo Odori’s September Finale: A Dance Built for Strangers to Join
Discover Gujo Odori’s ten-dance tradition, its September finale, and how visitors can respectfully join this centuries-old festival in Gifu, Japan. -
Other
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 -
Incidents & Accidents
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 -
World Occult
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 -
Occult
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 -
Occult
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 -
Occult
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 -
Japanese Culture
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.