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The Hibagon (Japan’s Bigfoot)!
Posted on November 1, 2017 | No CommentsAccording to Wikipedia: The Hibagon is described as a “black creature with white hands and large white feet, standing about five feet tall.”[citation needed], and has been said to resemble a gorilla. “The Hibagon has a large nose, large deep glaring eyes and is covered with bristles. Theories to account […] -
10 Japanese Rituals That Might Scare You To Death!
Posted on September 16, 2017 | No CommentsRituals meant to invoke spirits or the supernatural are participated in by practically anyone who has ever had a childhood. The most well-known, such as “Bloody Mary”, have a strong element of danger, allowing kids to test the limits of their courage without the threat of actual injury. But what […] -
Ghosts Of Japan!
Posted on August 24, 2017 | No CommentsA compilation if clips running just over 46 minutes showing some creepy clips of ghostly encounters from Japan. If this footage doesn’t scare you, then I don’t know what will! -
The 8 Most Frighteningly Haunted Places In Japan!
Posted on June 30, 2017 | No CommentsFrom the spirit of a world war 2 soldier visiting a military base to the tormented screams of murdered young girl, join us as we take a look at Japan’s most haunted places. -
6 Types Of Japanese Ghosts!
Posted on May 4, 2017 | No CommentsJapanese folklore has a rich and terrifying tradition of ghost stories. Japanese ghosts (yurei) are spirits that have been prevented from a peaceful resting place by dramatic events during their life. Often they are murder or suicide victims . In other cases, an injustice has sparked intense desires of love,revenge, […] -
10 Spooky Japanese Superstitions!
Posted on April 25, 2017 | No Comments1. Don’t Cut Your Nails at Night yoru ni tsume wo kitte wa ikenai 夜に爪を切っては行けない/よるにつめをきってはいけない In the past there was no electricity to light the streets or your home at night. People believed evil spirits, akuryou (悪霊/あくりょう), would come around when evening approached. It was believed that cutting tools (like […] -
7 Japanese Urban Legends & True Stories!
Posted on April 10, 2017 | No CommentsJapan is a land of strange beasts, haunted castles and spirits that wander the lonely roads, temples and forests. It’s also a land of peculiar urban legends, but as we know, most legends are usually based in fact. Take a look at this fascinating video exploring some of the strangest […] -
“The Yūrei”: An Introduction To The Japanese Ghost!
Posted on October 1, 2016 | No CommentsDid you know that Sadako (the ghostly killer from “The Ring”) and other figures from Japanese horror movies/ghost stories are a unique kind of spirit called a Yūrei? These are ghosts that have a long and fascinating history here in Japan. This is my attempt at a brief introduction to […] -
Sinister Footage Shows Ghostly Girl Creeping Into Back Of Taxi!
Posted on August 12, 2016 | No CommentsChilling CCTV footage of a ‘ghost’ following a man as he gets into the back of a taxi has emerged online. The creepy black and white video shows a lone man waiting for his cab in the dead of night. After the car arrives though something otherworldly happens when a […] -
Aokigahara, The Most Haunted Forest In Japan!
Posted on July 27, 2016 | No CommentsBack in the feudal era in Japan, committed suicide was seen as an act of honour. Samurai warriors would rather commit suicide, or known as seppuku (ritual disemboweling) than fall into the hands of their enemy – a way to uphold their honor and dignity. Even during the World War […]