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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 -
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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