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Kesaran Pasaran: Japan’s Fluffy Lucky Cryptid That Falls from the Sky
English Version Published: October 19, 2019. Updated: February 16, 2020. Unlike many other UMAs, or mysterious creatures, Kesaran Pasaran has an unusually -
The Deadliest 8,000-Meter Peaks: Death Rates on the World’s 14 Highest Mountains
English Version Most people know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. But do you know how many mountains on Earth rise above 8,000 mete -
Why You Should Be Careful When Throwing Away Dolls in Japan
English Version Do you own any dolls? Dolls and stuffed animals can be adorable. Some people grew up playing with Licca-chan or Jenny dolls, while others m -
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
