The Mysterious Kappa Hand at Kappadera Sogenji Temple
Sogenji is an unusual temple in Tokyo that’s home to the mummified hand of a kappa, a playful supernatural entity from Japanese folklore.
Okutama Industrial Hikawa Plant: Factory in the Woods
Okutama is known for its lush nature, which is why the sight of a run-down factory with mountains in the…
The Strangest (and therefore the Best) Parking Lot in Japan
What would you do if you came across a bunch of peculiar statues while out in the country side? A. Run away; B. Investigate; or C. Have an hour-long photo session?
Catch a Kappa at Kappabuchi Pool in Tono
Ready your cucumbers! You might just catch everybody’s favorite yokai at Kappabuchi in Tono
Oshirado: A Thousand Oshira-sama Dolls to Wish on
There once was a girl who fell in love with her horse. They became deities known as Oshira-sama.
Chaos Room (Kaosu no Ma): A Quirky Art Gallery in Kyoto Showcasing the Peculiar
Enter Chaos Room: a gallery in Kyoto where the quirky, bizarre, and the antique combine to form a space where eccentricities are celebrated.
Mikami Shrine: Japan’s One and Only Hair Shrine has Amusing Prayer Plaques
Bad hair day? Visit Mikami Shrine and your hair problems might just go away. The prayer plaques are fun to read, too.
The Murderous Old Hag of Ubagaike: A Tokyo Lore
A small pond in Asakusa, Ubagaike was once the site of a series of gruesome murders. The culprit? The old hag the pond was named after.
Nukumori no Mori: Straight Out of a Picture Book
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to get sucked in a picture book, the experience in Nukumori no Mori…
Oiwa Inari Shrine and the Big Bad Boss of Vengeful Female Ghosts
Meet Lady Oiwa, the big bad boss of vengeful female ghosts.