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History
Hara Castle Ruins: Haunted Remains of the Shimabara Rebellion
English Version Crosses and human bones are still reportedly unearthed at the ruins of Hara Castle. For that reason, the site is sometimes described as one -
Scary Stories
The Sankebetsu Brown Bear Incident: Hokkaido’s Deadliest Bear Attack
English Version Every so often in Japan, the news reports that a brown bear has appeared in a town or that someone has been attacked. In a high-tech, digit -
Tokushima
Awa Odori Beyond the Dance: Obon, Nenbutsu, and Competing Origin Stories
Awa Odori’s origins remain officially unsettled, with Tokushima City and the festival organizer presenting three competing origin theories. -
Incidents & Accidents
Sannohe Tunnel: A Haunted Road in Aomori Linked to a Woman’s Ghost
English Version Sannohe Tunnel, located in Tekurabashi, Gonohe Town, Sannohe District, Aomori Prefecture, is said to be a place where the ghost of a woman -
Occult
Leonardo da Vinci: The Renaissance Genius Whose Greatest Talent Was Curiosity
English Version When people hear the name Leonardo da Vinci, they usually think of paintings like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. In the public imaginat -
Abandoned Places
Hotel Jasper in Nagano: Rumors of Strange Night Lights and a Lingering Presence
English Version Hotel Jasper is a rumored haunted spot in Shinano, Nagano Prefecture. According to local stories, if you record video here at night, light -
World Occult
The Nazca Lines: Are Peru’s Giant Geoglyphs the World’s Largest Ley Line?
English Version The famous Nazca Lines in southern Peru remain one of the world’s most mysterious archaeological sites. In 1927, archaeologist Toribio Mejí -
Abandoned Places
Hotel Endless 2: A Pink Abandoned Love Hotel and the “Devil’s Curve” in Aomori
English Version A pink abandoned love hotel in Hiranai, Higashitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture, is said to be the site of repeated ghost sightings. Acc -
World Occult
France’s Mysterious Ley Line? The Megalithic Riddle of the Carnac Stones
English Version In ley-line lore, Britain’s St. Michael’s Line is often associated with ancient stone sites such as Stonehenge. Across the Channel, in Brit -
Religion
Nagasaki Shoro Nagashi: Why Spirit Boats, Bells, and Firecrackers Fill the Streets
Nagasaki’s Shoro Nagashi features spirit boats, bells, and firecrackers in a decentralized memorial, blending solemn remembrance with vibrant sounds.