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Kesaran Pasaran: Japan’s Fluffy Lucky Cryptid That Falls from the Sky
English Version Published: October 19, 2019. Updated: February 16, 2020. Unlike many other UMAs, or mysterious creatures, Kesaran Pasaran has an unusually -
From Roswell to MJ-12: The Rumored History of Aliens and the U.S. Military
English Version Roswell. MJ-12. For many UFO fans, the rumored relationship between aliens and the U.S. military is almost an American mythology of its own -
The Deadliest 8,000-Meter Peaks: Death Rates on the World’s 14 Highest Mountains
English Version Most people know that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world. But do you know how many mountains on Earth rise above 8,000 mete -
Festival and Ritual Legends of Nara: Echoes of the Past
Explore the eerie and captivating tales of festivals and rituals that have shaped Nara's ancient sites, where the spirits of the past still linger in the mists of time. -
Why You Should Be Careful When Throwing Away Dolls in Japan
English Version Do you own any dolls? Dolls and stuffed animals can be adorable. Some people grew up playing with Licca-chan or Jenny dolls, while others m -
Whispers of the Tohoku Mountains: Folktales and Legends from Japan’s Enigmatic Villages
Discover the haunting beauty of Tohoku's mountain villages through their rich tapestry of folktales, where legends intertwine with the landscape, revealing the eerie yet captivating side of Japanese culture. -
Do Oni Gather at T-Junctions? Japan’s Eerie Folklore About Three-Way Roads and Corner Houses
English Version Intersections, corners, and side streets are such ordinary parts of daily life that we rarely think twice about them. But in Japan, the hum -
A Midnight Station Rumor from Rural Japan
Explore the chilling tale of a mysterious train station in rural Japan that is said to come alive at midnight. -
The Lacerta File: Reptilian Beings and the Legend Beneath the Earth
Explore the Lacerta File legend, reptilian beings, hidden underground civilizations, and why this strange myth still fascinates readers. -
When an Ancestor Came Through During a Phone Psychic Reading: A Japanese Ghost Story About a Neglected Grave
English Version This is an account said to have come from a real phone fortune-telling session in Japan. Phone readings are a popular style of consultation
