Inari Kio: A Shrine to the Demon King?
This shrine in Shinjuku has “demon king” on its name plate, but nobody really knows why. What secrets does Inari Kio hold?
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Sugatami no Ido: The Life Span-Divining Well of Chomeiji
There’s a spooky water well in Tokyo that can tell you how much longer you have left to live. Would you dare take a look?
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Sugamo Prison Mark: A Reminder of Ikebukuro’s Dark History
Many people who go to Ikebukuro today know it for its themed cafes, anime shops, and drinking spots. It’s a…
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Yoshiwara Today: Remnants of Tokyo’s Red-Light District
Behind the fame and allure of Yoshiwara is a tragic past built on the slavery of women. Here’s what it looks like today.
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Toyoiwa Inari: A Hidden Gem in Ginza
Toyoiwa Inari is a tiny shrine tucked in an alleyway in Ginza that grants success in career and love to those who visit it.
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Kadota Inari: A Shrine of Curses?
As a shrine for cutting ties, Kadota Inari is said to be Japan’s scariest; I, however, found it to be among the saddest I’ve ever seen.
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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.
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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…
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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?
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Catch a Kappa at Kappabuchi Pool in Tono
Ready your cucumbers! You might just catch everybody’s favorite yokai at Kappabuchi in Tono
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