Spirituality– category –

English Version In Japan, many people have heard the word yaku-doshi, often translated as an unlucky year or a year of misfortune. But what does it actuall

English Version We have previously covered the occult idea of soulmates: companions who belong to the same spiritual group. A soulmate is often described a

English Version Some people believe that when a person dies, they are born again. This idea is often called reincarnation or the cycle of rebirth. Of cours

English Version You may have heard the term “guardian spirit” on Japanese paranormal TV shows or in occult stories. Unlike the word “ghost,” it usually doe

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

English Version Have you heard the term normalcy bias? In recent years, as disasters have drawn more attention, this psychological term has become more wid

English Version Aogashima is suddenly drawing attention from travelers overseas. Technically, this island belongs to Tokyo—but it could not feel farther fr

English Version Across Japan, there are temples and shrines known as places for cutting ties. Some people visit because they want to break free from a run

English Version Out of nowhere, here is a strange question: what kind of alien are you, and where did you come from? Most people would probably answer, “No

English Version If you are interested in the occult, mythology, or religion, you have probably seen the phrase “Cthulhu Mythos” at least once. Or maybe you