Discover Japan’s Dark Side

English Version In Nishikata, Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, there are stories of a ghostly man whose entire body appears horribly burned. According t

English Version Sugisawa Kobashi is a small bridge in the Sugisawa Tsuruyachi area of Yokote City, Akita Prefecture. Local rumors say strange things happen

Plan your visit to the Cosmos Festival at Showa Kinen Park by timing your trip for peak blooms and following local photography etiquette for autumn flowers.

English Version When people think of famous temples from ancient Greece, the Parthenon is usually the first name that comes to mind. But the Temple of Arte

English Version Namidabashi Station is located in Korimoto 2-chome, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. According to local rumors, some people have repor

English Version Many structures counted among the ancient wonders are often discussed in connection with the great powers of the classical world. But the M

English Version Among Japan’s many yokai, three names stand out with a special kind of fame: oni, kappa, and tengu. Even people who have never heard the ph

English Version Today, Japan does not really have a “king” in the way many foreign visitors might imagine. There are people close to the highest levels of

English Version If you have ever looked closely at the emblem of Japan’s national soccer team, you may have noticed a strange black bird at its center. Man

Nezu Reitaisai began in 1714 as Edo’s grand Tenka Matsuri and has evolved into a vibrant September neighborhood festival rooted in local tradition.