Discover Japan’s Dark Side

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

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

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

Discover how Morioka’s autumn festival floats reveal Tohoku’s layered history, local beliefs, and the meaning behind their vibrant September parades.

English Version Have you heard of foot binding? In Japanese, it is called tensoku , but the custom itself was practiced in China. It is said to have existe

English Version Oshima Island in Fukui is surrounded by unsettling rumors. Some say that if you visit late at night as a prank, you may end up bringing som

English Version Otomo Building is an abandoned building in the Tonyamachi area of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture. The property is said to have once housed seve

English Version There are rumors around Kejyonuma that a baby’s cries can be heard coming from the marsh. At night, some say they have heard a woman quietl

English Version Marilyn Monroe was one of the defining actresses of the 20th century. As a sex symbol, she captivated the world, and her private life—marke

English Version Hotel New Naruko is said to be an abandoned hotel in the Naruko Onsen area of Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. According to local rumors, if