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The groans at Tottori Castle ruins, the procession of warriors at Yonago Castle ruins, the figures associated with the lighthouse at Sakai Daiba Park. Even though these are all historical sites in Tottori Prefecture, the basis and scope of the stories presented differ. Even if the history of castle battles and memorial services can be confirmed, that alone doesn't guarantee the existence of supernatural occurrences. Three locations...

Mito's Senba Park and Kairakuen Garden, and Tsuchiura's Kasumigaura Comprehensive Park all feature stories about the creature's appearance, voice, and photographs. However, the scope indicated by these rumored names does not necessarily match the scope indicated by the official facility guides. Tracing the sources of these three locations, we confirmed the locations and usage conditions in the official guides...

Ponds, underpasses, waterfalls. Even within the same park, ghost stories differ in the locations where they are told and the amount of documentation available. We compared external rumor-sharing pages with information from administrators regarding Ootaka Ryokuchi Park, Obata Ryokuchi Park (main area), and Iwayado Park. Even when facility and legend descriptions are similar, the presence of confirmed ghost sightings or photographs...

The sounds of Mount Osore, the photographs of Dendera Field, the sounds of weaving at Kajo-numa Lake. Even though they are all mysterious stories, the way to verify them differs depending on whether they are presented as religious sites, legends recorded in literature, or tales preserved around a lake. We examined three locations in Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures, comparing the sources of the rumors with the information provided by the local governments. The stories are...

Warriors at castle ruins, footsteps heard in parks, figures in restrooms. Different ghost stories are associated with each park and historical site in Tokorozawa City. We compared the rumored accounts with the information provided by the city and park managers regarding Takino Castle Ruins, Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park, and Tokorozawa Culture Park. What can be verified is...

Even when dealing with ghost stories in the same park, the investigation methods differ depending on whether the story is based on past land use or involves voices heard on a bridge and connections to nearby locations. I read external rumor pages and city guides regarding Takashi Ryokuchi Park in Toyohashi City, Sakurabuchi Park in Shinshiro City, and Akatsukayama Park in Toyokawa City. I tried to verify the history...

Stories of paranormal activity are found at castle ruins in Shizuoka Prefecture. Stories include sightings of armored warriors, objects appearing in photographs, and the sound of footsteps on gravel. But can the battles and the appearance of the castles themselves be recounted with the same degree of certainty? This article explores rumors surrounding Takatenjin Castle, Yokosuka Castle, and Yamanaka Castle...

A castle ruin with a moat, a harbor where sailing ships can be seen, a river flowing beside a park. Even within Toyama Prefecture, the scenery associated with spooky stories differs from park to park. In this article, we compare rumors about Takaoka Old Castle Park, Kaiomaru Park, and Joganji River Park with official information introducing each facility. The comparison focuses on the likelihood of ghost sightings...

Toilets, pine forests, car speakers. Scary stories about parks are often linked to specific areas or objects rather than the entire facility. This article examines Ashiaragata Park, Kyōden Seaside Park, and Miyano Sports Park in Toyama Prefecture, comparing the published rumors with the information provided by the city and park administrators. We will verify the existence of these parks...

Stories associated with old castle ruins sometimes overlap between descriptions of the remaining topography and hearsay about strange occurrences. This study examines the ruins of Wakakuri Castle, Uozu Castle, and Yasuda Castle in Toyama Prefecture, comparing the claims in these rumors with the cultural property records of the local governments. It compares parts where descriptions of battles and remains can be verified with other information...