Discover Japan’s Dark Side

The Chiran Neputa Festival in Kagoshima features towering warrior lanterns and a rare waterwheel-powered automata show, blending Aomori roots with local heritage.

English Version The former Kasagi Tourist Hotel in Kasagi, Kyoto Prefecture, is surrounded by numerous ghost stories and urban legends. It is often said to

English Version Aso Ohashi Bridge, once known locally as Akabashi, or “the Red Bridge,” stood in Tateno, Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture. Rumors abo

English Version The modern image of the U.S. military and aliens is often said to begin with the Roswell incident. For decades, stories like this were trea

English Version Satanism. Devil worship. The idea of rejecting God and placing the devil at the center of faith is unsettling enough on its own. But what i

English Version According to a famous conspiracy legend, the United States once carried out an experiment to hide a massive warship from enemy eyes. The go

English Version Bigfoot, the Yeti, the abominable snowman said to roam the Himalayas—most horror fans and folklore lovers have heard some version of the le

Experience the haunting tale of Lady Rokujo’s vengeful spirit from the Noh play Aoi no Ue at Tokyo’s Kanze Noh Theater Summer Festival. Enjoy hands-on mask activities, expert-led workshops, and full English support for international visitors.

English Version Adolf Hitler, one of history’s most infamous dictators and one of the ultimate villains of the modern age, is generally said to have died b

English Version Like Japan, countries overseas have their own urban legends. There is “This Man,” the mysterious figure said to appear in people’s dreams;