J-Horror: An Alternative Guide By Zack Davisson   There’s a lot more to Japanese horror than the vengeful, lank-haired spook-girls of Ring, Ju-on and their

The Suicide Woods of Mt. Fuji By Zack Davisson “The perfect place to die.” That’s how Aokigahara was described in Wataru Tsurumui’s bestselling book The

The (Almost) Complete Japanzine Dictionary of Japan Sex By Jon Wilks     A – Abe, Sada Few women could erotically asphyxiate their lover, remove

Ghoul Power By Jon Wilks   “The curse of one who dies in the grip of a powerful rage. It gathers and takes effect in

Tales of Ghostly Japan By Zack Davisson   昔In the summertime of old Japan, when the oppressive heat and humidity rendered daylight activity all but

A Day Tripper’s Guide to Ise and Toba By Zack Davisson Toba. Ise. Not exactly names rich with mystery and adventure. Kyoto has its dark

Hanami Manners 101 By Emily Millar   First-time hanami goers may not be aware of the subtle underlying rules that govern cherry blossom viewing amongst

Field Guide to Japan: Hanami Fun Facts! By Zack Davisson   Spring has sprung. And in Japan, that means it is time again to contemplate mono