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Shizuoka
Banbaa-ana Cave in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka: The Haunted Pit Linked to a Dark Old Legend
English Version In Yamamiya, Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, there is a cave known as Banbaa-ana. Although it is often described as a cave, it is not -
Shizuoka
Haunted Nishikigaura in Atami, Shizuoka: Scenic Cliffs and Dark Rumors
English Version A famous scenic spot in Atami Nishikigaura is a well-known scenic area in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture. At first glance, it hardly looks -
Occult
The Legend of Princess Kiku in Munakata: A Sengoku Tragedy and a Rumored Curse
English Version Munakata City in Fukuoka Prefecture is known across Japan for Munakata Taisha and the sacred island of Okinoshima, both connected to a UNES -
Scary Stories
Osen-korogashi: Chiba’s Cliffside Haunted Spot and Its Tragic Legends
English Version Many people are drawn to haunted places, even when they know they should be careful. Some say they visited a so-called haunted spot just fo -
Urban Legends
Will You Meet a Soulmate Once in Your Life? A Spiritual Guide to Soul Bonds
English Version Have you ever heard the word “soulmate”? If you enjoy fortune-telling, spirituality, or occult culture, you have probably come across it at -
Occult
Old Nogi Hospital Ruins in Tochigi: Rumors, Access, and Ghost Stories
English Version Across Japan, many places are known as haunted spots, with stories ranging from local rumors to accounts people insist are true. Hospitals -
Urban Legends
Bride Kidnapping in Japan: The Chilling History of Kagoshima’s Ottoi Yomejo
English Version Today, most people think of marriage as something decided by the two people involved. No matter how a couple meets, choosing a spouse by on -
Urban Legends
Mukonage: The Dark Legend Behind Niigata’s Groom-Throwing Festival
English Version In snowy Niigata Prefecture, a strange festival known as Mukonage, or “groom throwing,” is still held today. It looks like a rough but chee -
Occult
Shirataka Okami in Nara: The Abandoned Shrine, Fox Legends, and Medium Nakai Shigeno
English Version Shirataka Okami is a name many people in Nara have heard at least once. Today it is known as one of the prefecture’s most notorious haunted -
World Occult
Are Underground People Real? The Mystery Behind the Hollow Earth Theory
English Version When you hear the phrase “underground people,” it has a strange kind of romance to it. It sounds like something out of old tokusatsu hero s