Discover Japan’s Dark Side

English Version In this house, people say that water sometimes runs from the drainage channel even though the place is supposedly uninhabited. According to

English Version Chausu Pass, located around Wakimoto Tayasawa-Kanezawa in Oga City, Akita Prefecture, is said to have several unsettling local rumors attac

English Version Fujiya is a famous Japanese sweets company known for cakes, ice cream, and other Western-style desserts. Its beloved mascot, Peko-chan, is

English Version This is one of the better-known haunted spots in Akita Prefecture. The site is said to be a scrap yard where abandoned cars have been gathe

English Version According to local rumors, visitors to this cemetery may find handprints on their car afterward, as if left by a spirit. Some stories also

Explore Utagawa Kuniyoshi’s supernatural monsters, heroes, and the giant whale at Kyoto’s major autumn exhibition before it closes in September 2026.

English Version This roundup brings together Scary Japan articles related to Korea, the Korean Peninsula, and the Joseon dynasty, topics that have appeared

English Version Old Wada Tunnel is said to be a haunted spot in Akita City, Akita Prefecture, around Yuwa Araya Shinmachi 5. According to local stories, ma

English Version At Hekketsu-hi in Yachigashira, Hakodate, people say they have seen spirits or heard low groaning voices. The rumor is tied to the idea tha

English Version Bairin-en, located in the Hamada Ikenosawa area of Akita City, Akita Prefecture, is associated with several unsettling local rumors. People