He probably wanted to see her dance…But wait, did he really mean that? Today’s story is about a frightening and strange experience encountered by a girl who tried some psychic test, originally from Nobuhiko Otani. Psychic Test Story (Japan Makes Me Scared Podcast) #37 Psychic Test – Japanese horror & scary story of Kaidan Scary […]
Today, I will introduce Sugisawa Village, an abandoned village that’s not on the map but possibly exits deep inside the mountains in Japan. An eerie entrance in the mountains leads to a haunted village where evil spirits lurk. If you wander into there, there is no guarantee that you will return safely… What is Sugisawa
“And her laughter was exactly the same as…” Who was the woman coming to save me that day? Today’s story is about a deeply sad but mysterious event experienced by a woman, originally told by Ryokichi Iyama. Loop Story (Japan Makes Me Scared Podcast) Loop Scary & Horror Story of the Kaidan (transcription) Introduction The
Today, I will introduce Hashihime, goddesses turned into demons in Japanese legend associated with old bridges. A jealous woman becomes a demon trapped by hatred… Join me as I unravel the legend of the goddess worshipped around the bridge. What is Hashihime in Japanese Legend? Hashihime (橋姫) refers to a goddess who appears in Japanese
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“Excuse me. Do you know how I can get to this place?” Is it just a coincidence that she wants to go to that place? The story should be just something that I came up with at the drinking party… Today’s story is about a scary experience associated with a made-up story, originally told by
Today, I will introduce Teru Teru Bozu, a doll with which people pray for good weather in Japan. A seemingly innocent work often created by a child, but only there could be dark mysteries hiding behind it… What is Teru Teru Bozu? Teru Teru Bozu (てるてる坊主) is a Japanese handmade doll, typically made of white
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Today, I will introduce Inunaki Tunnel, one of the most haunted tunnels in Japan. Do not approach that tunnel for fun without respect. You may be struck by an unexpected experience of horror… What is Inunaki Tunnel? Inunaki Tunnel (犬鳴トンネル), more precisely Old Inunaki Tunnel (旧犬鳴トンネル), is a tunnel that is located between Miyawaka City
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Today, I will introduce Inunaki Village, a hidden village that may be located somewhere in the Inunaki area of Fukuoka prefecture. If you happen to find the village, never set foot in it. Otherwise, you might be harmed by the villagers in their madness… What is Inunaki Village in Japanese Urban Legend? Inunaki Village (犬鳴村)
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Today, I will introduce Kokkuri-san, a Japanese board game to possibly call out evil spirits. A coin placed on a piece of paper, and fingers that move on their own. Don’t quit halfway, though. Otherwise, the thing that you’ve summoned will take you away… What is Kokkuri-san? Kokkuri-san (こっくりさん) is a type of board game
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Today, I will introduce Okiku Doll, the haunted Japanese doll whose hair keeps growing. Is the doll possessed? Did the spirit of the original owner take over? We will explore this doll’s myth here. What is Okiku Doll? Okiku Doll (お菊人形/Okiku the haunted doll) is a Japanese doll that currently stays in Mannenji (萬念寺) temple,
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