Discover Japan’s Dark Side

English Version A brief local rumor from Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture tells of a strange encounter near an old hospital area. According to the story,

English Version One of the real histories of mass killing in medieval Europe was the witch hunt. Most people have probably heard the term at least once, an

English Version Above the tunnel entrance, there is said to be a carving of a tiger. According to local rumor, the tiger moves at night. It is also said th

English Version Haigamine, located in Tochibara-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is said to be the site of numerous strange experiences. Visitors have

English Version At Manzamo in Onna Village, Okinawa, there are rumors that photographs sometimes capture countless hands or faces that should not be there.

Chofu's Autumn Fireworks in September features 'Hanabillusion,' a music-synchronized show, and artisan-crafted displays, blending tradition and innovation.

English Version Mikozawa Tunnel in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the site of repeated sightings of a ghost in work clothes. Other rumors men

English Version Hakusan Island, home to Hakusan Shrine in Yura, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, is surrounded by unsettling rumors tied to the sea, the

English Version Chibichiri-gama is a wartime air-raid shelter in Yomitan Village, Okinawa, known not only for ghost stories but also for its tragic history

English Version Among the nobles who fought alongside Joan of Arc, Gilles de Rais was praised so highly for his military achievements that he was called a