Halloween
5 Kid-Friendly Ghosts for Halloween Activities in Japan
Halloween in Japan doesn't have to be scary. We delve into the world of Japanese monsters to look for kid-friendly, uniquely Japanese thrills and activities for parents and teachers.
By Matthew Coslett 4 min read
The Best Halloween Parties and Events for 2022
Halloween is back with a bang! Find out where to party in Tokyo for Halloween 2022.
5 Japanese Horror Films You HAVE to Watch this Halloween
Get right into the Halloween spirit with these highly acclaimed Japanese horror movies.
7 Scariest Japanese Ghosts and Ghouls to Haunt Your Dreams
We hope you don’t find yourself alone with any of these yurei and yokai.
7 Spooky Japanese Superstitions and Their Origins
Familiarize yourself with these eerie Japanese superstitions to prevent yourself from unknowingly summoning spirits or bad luck this summer!
7 Terrifying Japanese Urban Legends Based on True Stories
From human sacrifices to haunted tunnels, these real Japanese legends give us the creeps.
5 Ways to have an Online Halloween in Japan This Year
2020 has been spooky enough, so here's how to have fun and stay safe!
The Strange Story of Tokyo Narita Airport’s Haunted Hotel
Mummified bodies, bizarre cults, and reincarnation—and that’s just the beginning.
True Japan Ghost Stories from GaijinPot Readers
Things that go bump in the night and haunted English schools are amongst these ghostly encounters, just in time for Halloween.
Beyond ‘Kowai’: 10 Japanese Words For When You’re Freaked Out
This Halloween, be more than just scared with these new Japanese words and phrases to express your fear like a pro.
A Ranking of the Worst Don Quijote Halloween Costumes You Can Buy This Year
Need a last-minute Halloween costume? We list this year's Donki offerings from ugly to my eyes are bleeding.
5 of the Creepiest Abandoned Places in Japan
Known as Haikyo or “ruins,” these spots are more than just apocalyptic photo ops.
