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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“Where are you going, Ma’am?” She replied to him with some address, but her destination was completely in the middle of the mountains. It’s strange to be in the mountains at this time of night. Today’s story features a scary story of a taxi driver, originally told by Chihara Junior. Taxi at Midnight (Japan Makes
Today, I will introduce Hitori Kakurenbo, a Japanese hide-and-seek that you play alone. You are on your own at first, but you would feel something coming after you unknowingly at some point. This ritual should never be done alone lightly, otherwise… What is Hitori Kakurenbo In Japanese urban legend? Hitori Kakurenbo (ひとりかくれんぼ) is one of
“Yuki-chan, Yuki-chan”.Who is this? Is she actually calling me? Today’s story features an iconic story of many Kaidan lover’s favourites, from Junji Inagawa. Yuki-chan (Japan Makes Me Scared Podcast) Yuki-chan: Wisper of the Voice Scary & Horror Story of the Kaidan (transcription) Introduction The original story is from Junji Inagawa. He is a Kaidan legend
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Today, I will introduce Wara Ningyo, a Japanese straw doll which is often used to curse somebody you hate. If you see a straw doll nailed to a tree in a shrine, that could be the remains of a cursing ritual… What is Wara Ningyo In Japan? Wara Ningyo (藁人形) is the term for dolls
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Today, I will introduce Ushi no Toki Mairi (alternatively, Ushi no Koku Mairi), a Japanese ritual to perform a curse on someone. If you see a suspicious woman dressed in white at a shrine late at night, never approach her. Once she realises you’ve seen her, she might come after you to kill… What is
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