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Rumors circulating about the coast, river bridges, and dams of the San'in region sometimes include a continuous narrative of the facility's history and structure alongside accounts of strange occurrences. This article examines the Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse, the former Hino Bridge, and the Hyakutani Dam, comparing external rumor-sharing pages with administrator/local government documents. Beyond simply identifying the presence or absence of strange occurrences, we also explore...

The forests and hills of the Sanyo region are associated with a variety of rumors, not only about dark, gloomy woodlands, but also about incidents in parking lots, ancient mysteries, and sounds of footsteps in cemeteries. This article examines three locations in Yamaguchi and Hiroshima prefectures, drawing on external rumor-sharing pages from public archives, tourism associations, and local government resources...

This article examines three tunnels in northern Tohoku that are known as haunted spots, focusing on locations where we were able to directly verify individual rumor pages and publicly available geographical data. We separate the published records of paranormal activity from objectively verifiable location information to examine the extent to which claims such as the ghost of a woman, human sacrifices during construction, and inexplicable sounds can be substantiated...

We compared publicly available paranormal rumors about tunnels and caverns in Oita Prefecture, separating them into specific claims on rumor pages, publicly available documents from Nakatsu City, and location information from public geographical databases. The ranking is not based on the level of fear or the probability of paranormal activity, but rather on a combination of factors including the source of the rumor, historical background, safety information, and the freshness of the documentation...

In Saga Prefecture, sea caves, dam lakes, and castle moats are associated with unverified stories of strange occurrences and events, often accompanied by specific dates and facility histories. This article examines three locations—Nanatsugama, Kitayama Dam, and Saga Castle Park—comparing external rumors with publicly available information from the tourism association, the prefecture, and park administrators. The ranking is based on the scariest...

This study focuses on three tunnels in northern Kyushu that are known as haunted spots, based on information directly verified from different rumor pages and official documents or publicly available geographical data. Rather than relying on subjective impressions to determine the presence or absence of paranormal activity, the study separates the dates claimed in the rumors, the history of the facilities, incidents, and eyewitness accounts, and examines each aspect in relation to official records...

In the forests and plateaus of northern Tohoku, there are a variety of stories, including ghost stories linked to actual accidents, local legends, and luminous legends reminiscent of mountain worship. This article selects three pages containing these rumors, obtained directly from Iwate and Aomori prefectures, and records from local government and official tourism websites...

Rumors of footsteps, inexplicable noises, and sightings of figures are swirling around the remaining mine sites and buildings in Iwate and Akita prefectures. This article compares claims made on external rumor websites for three locations in northern Tohoku with publicly available records from local governments, official tourist information sites, and research institutions. The ranking is based on the perceived frightening...

This study compared three locations in northern Kyushu associated with paranormal rumors involving forests, mountains, and bodies of water, based on independent rumor pages, local government or official tourism materials, and directly verifiable location coordinates. Rather than speculating on the presence or absence of paranormal phenomena, the study focused on aspects included in the rumors, such as bridge structure, use as a night view spot, and observation facilities...

This study compared three locations in northern Kyushu where rumors surrounding mountain roads and old paths could be simultaneously verified using both external rumor websites and documents from local governments and facility managers. Beyond simply comparing the presence or absence of supernatural occurrences, the study focused on specific claims directly verifiable from the documents, such as descriptions of the location as a scenic spot for night views, current accessibility, and facility operating hours.