Every year I do an Even X is Scarier in Japan post during October: Even Urban Legends are Scarier in Japan Even Creepypastas Are Scarier in Japan Even Monsters are Scarier in Japan These are fun little posts in which I explore creepy Japanese fiction in all forms and share it with you. Because it’s...
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Day 1: Nihongo Legends- Urban Legends
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Even Superstitions are Scarier in Japan
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Even Monsters are Scarier in Japan
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Discover chilling Japanese urban legends. From the haunting Cow Head to eerie phantoms, delve into these modern scary tales.
Even Campfire Stories Are Scarier in Japan
Every year I bring you a collection of scary stories with a Japanese flair. This year we go back in time for some classic campfire stories.
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1. Artificial earthquakes, the moon’s true form, and what else? 4. Was the Tohoku Earthquake also artificial? 11 (OP). >>4 The post 3 Most Seriously Crazy Urban Legends…
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While exploring an abandoned building, Sorawo found a strange world on the other side of a door. After being attacked by something from an urban legend, Sorawo was…
Urban Oasis: How to Enjoy a Swimming Pool in Japan
Dive into a quick guide to swimming pools in Japan, from where to find them to what to wear.
The Fable - Even Legends Need a Community
A few years back, while I was browsing the Kodansha section for manga, a certain manga caught my seinen-seeking eyes. On the cover appeared to be a menacing…
Urban Exploring in Takeo, Saga
An abandoned onsen exhibition reflecting the results of the Third Impact in Saga, Japan. After having a fabulous day in Fukuoka exploring local shrines and temples, seeing the…
Even More Japan Tidbits
As always, when I’m not writing about my personal experiences here, I like to try and bring up some lesser talked about tidbits about Japan. It feels like…
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Tourists are Spending More in Japan Than Ever
Tourism to Japan is almost back to its 2019 levels - but spending is through the roof, with travelers shelling out more than ever.
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What Are the Top Inconveniences for Tourists in Japan?
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Why High-Alcohol Chuhai Drinks are Disappearing in Japan
Maybe they're not so Strong: once-popular high-alcohol chuhai drinks are disappearing in Japan due to a mounting health backlash.
Raw Eggs in Japan: Are They Safe to Eat?
A number of Japanese dishes involve eating raw eggs. Is that safe? Experts tell us why you're unlikely to contract salmonella in Japan.
The Shopping Destinations in Japan Tourists Are Loving Now
Tourists are spending more than ever in Japan. But where? Check out these popular shopping destinations on your next trip.
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Tourists are spending more than ever in Japan. But where? Check out these popular shopping destinations on your next trip.
Cherry Blossoms Are Hauling in the Yen For Japan
Move over, Ohtani Shohei and Taylor Swift: economists say that cherry blossoms are about to give Japan an economic windfall.
What Noodle Cups Are In Stock At The Konbini in Japan
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Japan LGBTQ Workplace Survey Finds Many in Community are Struggling
A new survey by a leading LGBTQ rights group in Japan finds many in the community struggling for acceptance and support in the workplace.
Nihongo Legends– Kamisama why?! Stories in Anime
As any avid weeb would know, the use of gods in anime is a crazy amount. But I’m here to point out a few that focus on the…
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Nihongo Legends: Foxy Lads & Ladies – Kitsune in Anime
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Aesthetic Dining Experiences in Kyoto, Japan Vol. 2
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High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!, Vol. 2
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