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Ghostly rumors surrounding Tokyo Metropolitan Parks include not only sightings of voices and spirits, but also various claims about accidents, incidents, and even the origins of the facilities. This article examines Toyama Park, Mizumoto Park, and Koganei Park, comparing the actual information provided by external sources of these rumors with the current information provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Parks Association...

Rumors surrounding cemeteries and burial grounds in Hokkaido include not only sightings, voices, and photographs of ghosts, but also explanations about cemetery facilities, Jizo statues, and past events. This article focuses on Satozuka Cemetery, Makomanai Takino Cemetery, and Shiundai Cemetery, directly referencing external rumor sites and current information from local governments and administrators...

Rumors surrounding tunnels in the Tokai region include not only personal accounts of voices and sights, but also verifiable claims such as the year of opening, road structure, and cultural property designation. This time, we selected three locations—the old Amagi Tunnel, the Utsunoya Tunnel, and the Kinuura Tunnel—and examined external sources of rumors, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, local governments, operators, and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism...

From ghost stories related to the waterfronts of the Tokai region, we selected the sacred pond at Osezaki, the Maruyama Dam, and the Akame Forty-Eight Waterfalls, and compared external rumors with publicly available documents from the administrators and local governments for each claim. What do verifiable facts—such as the seaside freshwater pond, the history of dam construction, and the waterfall's walking trail—support, and what do they not support? ...

This study investigates ghost stories surrounding castle ruins and old tunnels in Tokyo, focusing on three locations: Hachioji Castle ruins, the old Fukiage Tunnel, and the old Komine Tunnel. External web pages containing rumors and official documents from the local government and Tokyo Metropolitan Government were directly obtained, comparing each claim regarding the year of the castle's fall, the age of the facilities, and rumors about a young girl. The ranking is based on how frightening the stories are...

Rumors about the forests and mountain trails of the Tokai region often mix specific claims and vivid descriptions, such as the names of former facilities, sightings at ponds, and strange occurrences involving cars at night. This article examines Hirako Forest, Mikaneyama Skyline, and Obata Green Space (main park) in Aichi Prefecture, directly examining external sources of rumors and comparing them with publicly available documents from the city and its administrators...

Historical sites and places of worship in the Tokai region are rife with mysterious stories set in caves, grottoes, and ancient tunnels. This article examines the Jinana Fuji-ko Ruins in Fujinomiya, the Sakama Fudo in Seki, and the Meiji Tunnel at Utsunoya Pass, comparing the specific claims of independent source rumored about these sites with information from local governments and tourism associations. Structure...

Based on ghost stories surrounding abandoned buildings and structures in the Tokai region, I investigated three locations: the Gengetsu Drive-in, the former Isejin Tunnel, and the former Honzaka Tunnel. I separated the pages containing the rumors from publicly available documents from local governments and cultural property organizations, comparing not only personal accounts of paranormal activity but also details such as vehicle capacity, construction dates, and road descriptions...

The ghost stories told in parks in southern Kyushu and Okinawa are linked to the characteristics of real places, such as war memories, memorial statues, and observation facilities surrounded by forests. This article focuses on three locations—Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Park, Tagayama Park, and Terayama Park Observation Deck—and examines the specific claims made on external rumor-sharing websites...

From among the ruins and buildings in southern Kyushu and Okinawa, we will focus on three war relics in Okinawa Prefecture that we were able to directly verify through external rumor pages, administrator or local government documents, and publicly available geographical information indicating their location. We will discuss the Itokazu Cave (Abuchiragama), the former Navy Headquarters Cave, and Okinawa Army Hospital Haebaru Cave Group No. 20, based on rumors...