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Kayako cake-pops

12/4/2017

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Kayako Saeki; the villain ghost of the Grudge series.
A fan of Kayako Saeki (呪怨 - the Grudge), the writer of Hiding from Japanese Ghosts celebrated their birthday with custom-made cake-pops designed by Tici's Treats in Nagoya.
Thank you for the creepy treats, Leticia! 
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Freakshows in Japan

9/6/2017

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日本な見世物
見世物小屋 (みせものごや ) - a showcase of rare and grotesque oddities
Originating as a form of art theatre before the Edo period (1603 – 1868), 見世物小屋 (freakshows) were a popular act included in travelling performance groups or circuses. ​
The acts seen within freakshows varied depending on the nature of the performance group, often including perfume masters (scent and material street performers), artwork created from binding sea life or dead animals, a snake woman or act including a serpent, human and animal birth deformities (such as a two-headed dog), and a living puppet (a doll or puppet crafted to seem unsettlingly life-like). 
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生人形(いきにんぎょう)'living dolls' were popular features which required immense talent to construct.
Image: artist - Matsumoto Kisaburou

www.edo-g.com/blog/2016/08/misemono_goya.html/4

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The glaring face

8/16/2017

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Ancestors are believed to exist among the living during summer - particularly in the week of 'お盆' (Obon).
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My friend retells the story of the frightening experience he had with a deceased family member in his grandfather's home.
My friend's grandfather lives in a squat, urban home an hour west of Nagoya city in Aichi prefecture.  
Squashed amongst factories and rusting sheds, the two-storey home was built mid-century with outdated tell-tale designs of rusted tin exterior, carpet-patched tatami flooring, and a single plastic-tub basin in the kitchen.  

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Sakae Haunted House, 2017

6/19/2017

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Each year Nagoya is home to an adventure of horror where brave participants complete a set of frightening goals. 
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Designed by Hirofumi Gomi, the setting of the horror house is depicted based on a story which changes yearly.
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Mystery Photo

5/29/2017

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For Victoria Yoshimura of the Shonenji Temple in Takachiho (Miyazaki Prefecture), traveling to rural homes to fulfill her congregational duties is not uncommon. However, a mysterious photograph coloured her last visit an intriguing discovery. 

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Urban Legends in Nagoya

4/27/2017

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How much truth is there to the urban legend series? 
Hiding from Japanese Ghosts is based in Nagoya - the third biggest city of Japan, and the capital city of Aichi Prefecture.
​With a heavy focus on working culture, personal image, and a healthy dose of skepticism towards the unexplained, which of Nagoya's urban legends are true or false?

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Japan's Halloween is Awesome

10/26/2016

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Halloween has become more popular in recent years due to the commercial benefits towards the economy and cultural immersion. 

The children in this clip (taken in Nagano, 2016) presented this dance at a local Halloween festival.
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Spooky Halloween Treats from Japan, 2016

10/5/2016

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Known for gorgeously-decorated sweets and daring meals, Japanese fast food services and cafes are gearing up for Halloween with seasonal menu options.
Here is a quick overview of what's on offer for Halloween 2016.

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Meet and Greet - Ashen Jackal (Horror Director and J-Horror Fan)

8/26/2016

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Elbowing through the hordes of hopeful Youtubers for a moment in the spotlight is a battle of passion, skill, and luck.

For director Leo Kraska of Ashen Jackal Films, staying true to the essence of horror, pursuing an interest in Japanese urban legends, and weighing in the constraints of finances and time, the battle has been entirely uphill. 


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A Cultural Analysis of the Different Types of Youkai: the Good, the Funny, and the Nightmarish

7/23/2016

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'Spooky Beasts Keep Haunting Japan's Art' by John L. Tran. Artwork by Mitsunobu Tosa.
Source: 
www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2016/07/19/arts/spooky-beasts-keep-haunting-japans-art/#.V5K3NPm7ikp
Submitted by: Leanne Faulks
Written by: Hiding from Japanese Ghosts
Youkai - also commonly spelled yokai (妖怪/ようかい ) - are much-loved or feared aspects of Japanese culture which often re-emerge during the peak of sticky, hot summers. Similar to Western culture's vampires, werewolves, and ghouls, youkai are creatures which often carry a warning. Among the various types, everyday youkai can be sorted into three categories: moral, comical, and horror. 

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