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English Version This article looks at Iwaki Sai no Kawara, a well-known haunted spot in Fukushima Prefecture. Sai no Kawara refers to a spiritual site conn

Discover how the EDO//RE:PLAY exhibition transforms a historic Edo monster sugoroku board game into an immersive, interactive city of yokai fear.

Discover the Uraja Festival’s roots in Okayama’s Ura demon legend, and learn why dancers paint their faces in this vibrant summer celebration.

Discover the 2026 Miyamae Neputa festival in Kawasaki: event schedule, access, and how Aomori-style lantern floats are reimagined in an urban setting.

English Version Mountains have appeared on Scary Japan before for good reason. Even though they are part of the same planet we live on, some places on Eart

Awa Odori’s origins remain officially unsettled, with Tokushima City and the festival organizer presenting three competing origin theories.

The Yokai Parade exhibition at Washington’s JICC reveals how Japan’s supernatural creatures evolved from oral folklore to global cultural icons.

Ichijiku to Otoshibanashi blends rakugo storytelling with supernatural fantasy, exploring forbidden tales and death gods while honoring Japanese tradition.

Experience the haunting tale of Lady Rokujo’s vengeful spirit from the Noh play Aoi no Ue at Tokyo’s Kanze Noh Theater Summer Festival. Enjoy hands-on mask activities, expert-led workshops, and full English support for international visitors.

English Version Have you ever gone mountain climbing? Maybe you climbed a small mountain on a school trip, or maybe hiking is one of your hobbies. When peo