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Do Oni Gather at T-Junctions? Japan’s Eerie Folklore About Three-Way Roads and Corner Houses
English Version Intersections, corners, and side streets are such ordinary parts of daily life that we rarely think twice about them. But in Japan, the hum -
When an Ancestor Came Through During a Phone Psychic Reading: A Japanese Ghost Story About a Neglected Grave
English Version This is an account said to have come from a real phone fortune-telling session in Japan. Phone readings are a popular style of consultation -
Can You Control Your Dreams? How to Encourage Better Sleep and Fewer Nightmares
English Version People spend about one-third of their lives asleep. During that time, we dream—but what kinds of dreams do you usually have? Some dreams ar -
Is the World Secretly Connected? The Gaia Theory Through an Occult Lens
English Version Have you ever heard of the Gaia theory? Not the famous documentary program—this Gaia theory is an idea supported by figures such as meteoro -
What Happened to the Blue Whale Challenge? A Look Back at the Internet’s Infamous “Suicide Game”
English Version Have you ever heard of the “Blue Whale” game? Originating in Russia, it became known around the world as an online “suicide game.” This art -
China’s Alleged Organ Harvesting and the Rumored Brain-Death Machine
English Version China is one of Asia’s great powers, with influence felt around the world. But behind that image, there have long been disturbing allegatio -
The Dark Side of Transplant Tourism Between South Korea and China
English Version Organ transplants are used to save patients with life-threatening illnesses, and they are sometimes performed in Japan as well. In recent y -
The Mummy of Si Quey: Bangkok’s Infamous Offbeat Horror Exhibit
English Version Thailand is one of Asia’s most popular travel destinations, drawing visitors from around the world. In recent years, it has also become kno -
5 Dark Rumors About CERN: Shiva, 666, Black Holes, and the LHC
English Version Have you ever heard the name CERN? CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, operates the Large Hadron Collider, or LHC—the wor -
Fujimiya Shrine: Kochi’s Rumored Haunted Shrine and Its Floating Head Legend
English Version Fujimiya Shrine is known as one of Kochi Prefecture’s more famous haunted spots. According to stories told about the shrine, a severed head
