Top 8 haunted places in Japan that will send chills down your spine
From suicide forests to haunted tunnels, Japan is home to places so eerie that even hearing about them can make your skin crawl. While the country is often known for…
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Top 12 unique things you must try when traveling to the land of the rising sun
Japan offers experiences you simply won’t find anywhere else. Japan is a vibrant country where traditional culture harmoniously blends with cutting-edge modernity, making it one of the world’s foremost cultural…
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Self-Mummification: The sacred journey beyond death you’ve never heard of
Would You Willingly Mummify Yourself — Alive? Picture this: A monk sits cross-legged in a dim, stone chamber buried deep within a forested mountain in northern Japan. No light. No…
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Masuda Rock Ship: A Millennia-Old Mystery Hidden in Japan’s Hills
Deep within the forested mountains of Nara Prefecture, Japan, lies an ancient marvel that has baffled the world: the Masuda Rock Ship. For over 1,300 years, this enigmatic structure has…
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The 3,000-year-old sacred tree at Takeo Shrine, Japan
In the tranquil region of Saga, Japan, within the serene grounds of Takeo Shrine, stands a colossal camphor tree that has weathered millennia. This ancient tree is a timeless symbol…
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The Japanese shrine that built a tiny water temple just for Bees
In the lush, shaded corners of Japan’s Shinto shrines, it’s not just humans who come to find peace. Often nestled beneath towering trees with thick, leafy canopies, these sacred spaces…
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An abandoned school swallowed by nature after 47 years – A scene straight out of a Ghibli film
Deep in the mountains of Bibai, Hokkaido, Japan, a hauntingly beautiful sight has captured the imagination of thousands: an abandoned elementary school, completely engulfed by the forest, evoking memories of…
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Amazake – The ancient Japanese superdrink making a modern comeback
When you think of Japanese drinks, sake might be the first that comes to mind. But hidden in the cultural folds of Japan lies another centuries-old gem — amazake. Translating…
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Spellbound by the Picture-Perfect beauty of Japan’s bamboo grove
Tucked away in western Kyoto, Sagano Bamboo Forest is often described as one of the most enchanting walks in the world. This dreamlike path stretches approximately 400 meters, weaving from…
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Japanese café serves 22-year-old coffee at over $900 a cup
Tucked away in Osaka, Japan, a small and humble café named The Münch is known for serving one of the rarest — and most expensive — cups of coffee in…
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What’s inside Japan’s most famous love hotels?
Japan is widely known for its liberal attitude toward sexuality. Across the country, love hotels have sprung up in great numbers and are especially popular among locals. Despite Japan’s reputation…
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A closer look at Japan’s most bizarre “Naked” festival
Every year, Japan hosts a wide variety of eccentric and visually stunning festivals that draw thousands of curious visitors. Among the most unconventional and spectacular is the Saidaiji Hadaka Matsuri,…
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Aogashima: The unique Island with a “Volcano within a Volcano”
Aogashima, an extraordinary volcanic island, is home to some of Japan’s most resilient inhabitants, who live atop an active volcano. A Remote Volcanic Marvel Located over 350 km south of…
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Battleship island: The strange legacy and dark history of Hashima, Japan
If you’re captivated by abandoned places with haunting beauty and somber histories, Hashima Island—also known as Battleship Island—is a destination you cannot miss. Located off the coast of Nagasaki, Japan,…
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The Yonaguni Underwater Pyramid: Mystery of Japan’s Submerged Monument
Is the Yonaguni Monument—a colossal structure lying beneath the waters off the coast of Yonaguni Island, Japan—a miraculous work of nature or the remnants of an ancient lost civilization? This…
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