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Iwaki Sai no Kawara: Fukushima’s Haunted Seaside Cave and Mizuko Legend
English Version This article looks at Iwaki Sai no Kawara, a well-known haunted spot in Fukushima Prefecture. Sai no Kawara refers to a spiritual site conn -
The Japanese-Jewish Common Ancestry Theory: Strange Parallels in Culture and Ritual
English Version The origins of the Japanese people still contain many unanswered questions. Between ancient texts such as the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, the m -
Cape Ashizuri: Kochi’s Haunted Cliff and the Buddhist Sea-Rite Behind Its Dark Reputation
English Version Shikoku is famous for the Ohenro, the pilgrimage to the 88 sacred temples associated with Kobo Daishi, also known as Kukai. The route becam -
Ghost Marriage in East Asia: The Chilling Custom of Marrying the Dead
English Version Who would you want to marry? Everyone has their own type, and if two people love each other, that is usually all that matters. As long as b -
Haunted Shimane: Iwami Tatamigaura, Sai no Kawara, and the Spirits of Lost Children
English Version Shimane Prefecture has long been seen as one of Japan’s most spiritually charged regions. In October, it is said that the countless deities -
Kudoji Temple in Aomori: Ghost Stories, Oshirasama, and the Tsugaru Pilgrimage
English Version Deep in Gokokuzan in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Kudoji Temple is known as both a sightseeing destination and a so-called power spot. At t -
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
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