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Japan has a rich cultural history with the paranormal and Halloween, while not traditionally Japanese, is a great time of years that both Japanese people and businesses celebrate!

Side note: If you're interested in J-horror movies but don't know where to get started outside of Ringu (The Ring) and Ju-on (The Grudge), we definitely recommend checking out Noroi: The Curse! But it's not for the faint of heart! It's one of the scariest films we've ever seen so don't say we didn't warn you.

Ultimate Guide to Halloween in Japan

Shibuya's wild Halloween party on the streets is the culmination of all things Halloween in Tokyo! But there's so much more and, in fact, Halloween is a month long affair that starts towards the end of September. Stores will begin displaying spooky decorations and serving up limited time only Halloween treats! Once upon a time, rumor has it that even the yakuza got involved in Halloween (and not in a gruesome horror movie kind of way)! Read on to learn more!

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Ultimate Guide to Visiting a Haunted House in Japan

The Japanese word for haunted house is obakeyashiki and Japan has one of the biggest and scariest obakeyashiki in the world! It's certainly not for the faint of heart but belongs on your to-do list if you're planning on visiting Japan. Also, just like the west has its own kinds of ghosts and ghouls - Japan has its own special types of supernatural entities known as yurei. Read on to find out more!

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