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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Today, I will introduce Kuchisake-Onna, which has terrorised all over Japan with its urban legend story. On a dark night street, when approached by a seemingly beautiful woman. That could be the beginning of a terrifying experience… What is Kuchisake-Onna In Japanese Urban Legends? Kuchisake-Onna (The Slit-Mouthed Woman/口裂け女) is a well-known and terrifying character in
“Open up. Open it quickly.” “No, don’t ever go.”“Please don’t gooooo!” What happened on the way back home from the double date? Today, I will share a horror story featuring this scary experience. Double Date (Japan Makes Me Scared Podcast) Double Date Scary & Horror Story of the Kaidan (transcription) On the way back from
Today, we introduce you to Kagome Kagome, a popular Japanese children’s game/song. A tranquil scene with children happily singing and playing. But that song may be hiding a fear you don’t know about… What is Kagome Kagome In Japanese Creepypasta? Kagome Kagome is a traditional Japanese children’s game, and also the name of the song
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Today, we introduce you to the Japanese urban legend of Monkey Dream (猿夢).Once you stray into that dream, a gruesome death will never miss to catch you… What is Monkey Dream In Japanese Urban Legends? Monkey Dream (猿夢) is one of the most well-known Japanese urban legends/the name of the dream described in the story.
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