Haunted Japanese Heritage

A dimly lit traditional Japanese setting featuring a wooden tray of roasted soybeans (fukumame) on a tatami mat. A red and black Oni mask sits beside the tray, casting eerie shadows in the moody lighting. Some soybeans are scattered around, adding a mysterious and unsettling atmosphere.
What is Setsubun?

Setsubun is an annual Japanese tradition observed on February 3rd. It marks the transition from wint ...

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A fierce Japanese Oni with glowing eyes and prominent horns stands near a glowing ancient shrine in a shadowy forest, while a young man holds a glowing stone with determination.
The Forbidden Land Known as ‘Ogre Mountain

At the outskirts of the village loomed a mountain, one that had been ...

Haunted Japanese Heritage

An eerie traditional Japanese kitchen at night, featuring a clay pot (donabe) with bubbling black liquid, glowing herbs on a wooden table, and a shadowy figure visible outside the window under the moonlight.
What is Rice Porridge with Seven Herbs?

On January 7th, Japanese families traditionally eat nanakusa-gayu, or “rice po ...

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A serene ocean surface under a starry night sky with a small boat in the distance. Below the surface, a glowing blue abyss radiates light into the dark depths, surrounded by shadowy humanoid figures and glowing-eyed creatures.
The Dream of the Abyss

Takuya, a graduate student, was part of a marine research team conducting a seabed survey along ...

Haunted Japanese Heritage

Two-tiered kagami mochi with a tangerine on top, placed on a wooden stand in a dimly lit Japanese room with glowing candles and shoji screens in the background.
The Ominous Legend Hidden in Kagami Mochi

Kagami mochi, the iconic decoration of the New Year in Japan, is a symbol of ...

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A mysterious and eerie scene of a red torii gate in a foggy forest. A traditional Japanese shrine maiden (miko) in a white kimono and red hakama stands beneath the torii, with glowing red eyes and an unsettling expression. Stone lanterns line the pathway, and a fox statue with glowing red eyes adds to the haunting atmosphere.
An Uneasy Feeling Lurking in Everyday Life

Kenichi, a university student, had a peculiar hobby: scouring for obscure a ...

Haunted Japanese Heritage

A traditional Japanese jubako (lacquered food box) with intricate floral patterns, designed as a three-tiered square box with the top lid slightly open, revealing a faint black shimmering liquid inside. The box is placed in a misty Japanese garden at night, surrounded by lanterns and a serene yet eerie atmosphere.
The Tradition of Osechi Ryori

When it comes to New Year’s in Japan, nothing embodies the holiday spirit quite li ...

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A dimly lit Japanese temple courtyard at night, centered on a traditional bell tower with eerie shadows cast by lanterns and surrounding trees, evoking a mysterious atmosphere.
The Shadow of the Bell Tower

Hey, have you ever heard of this? A story about the 108th bell. You know, the bell that r ...

Haunted Japanese Heritage

An ancient Japanese temple bell illuminated by red-tinted moonlight, hanging in a traditional bell tower with eerie shadows and mist in the background.
What Does the Joyanokane Really Mean?

On New Year’s Eve, the sound of temple bells—known as Joyanokane—rings out acros ...

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A haunting Christmas-themed illustration depicting a red shadow shaped like Santa Claus disappearing into a dimly lit, snowy town square adorned with sparkling lights and a large Christmas tree, blending festive cheer with an eerie atmosphere.
The Town Where Santas Disappear

Hey, have you ever heard the story? In this town, every Christmas Eve, people dressed ...