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Hello! I'm Marco, an avid traveler and storyteller with a deep love for Japan. I've lived in Italy and New Zealand, and now call Japan my home. I speak English and Italian fluently and am currently studying Japanese language and culture at a university in New Zealand. I also hold a JLPTN4 qualification.
My blog, 'Tanuki Stories,' shares captivating tales from Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, and beyond, uncovering the rich, lesser-known aspects of Japanese culture. As a tourist guide, I help others discover Japan's wonders, from ancient temples to local cuisine.
Join me on this exciting journey as we explore the heart and soul of Japan together. Welcome to Tanuki Stories!
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Jan 29, 2026 ∙ 3 min
The Oiwa Ghost Story: Japan’s Most Famous Tale of Betrayal and Vengeance
If there is one ghost in Japan whose name still inspires fear, respect, and unease, it is Oiwa. The Oiwa Ghost Story , known formally as Yotsuya Kaidan , is not just a tale of revenge. It is the foundation of Japanese psychological horror — a story where guilt is more terrifying than violence, and where the ghost does not scream, but waits. More than two centuries after it was first told, Oiwa continues to haunt Japanese theater, cinema, and imagination. Oiwa Ghost Story The Oiwa Ghost Story...
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Jan 29, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Ghost Taxi Passengers in Japan: The Spirits Still Trying to Go Home
In Japan, not all ghost stories come from ancient temples or forgotten legends. Some are born from very real events, in places that still exist, on streets people walk every day.Among the most unsettling of these modern tales are the stories known as Ghost Taxi Passengers in Japan . Unlike traditional yūrei, these spirits do not scream, curse, or seek revenge. They simply want to go home. Ghost Taxi Passenger In Japan Ghost Taxi Passengers in Japan and the Birth of a Modern Urban Legend...
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Jan 28, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Hadaka no Tsukiai Meaning: What Japan’s Communal Bath Culture Reveals About Human Connection
When Western travelers first encounter Japan’s onsen (hot springs) or sentō (public bathhouses), they often focus on etiquette, steam, and the soothing warmth of mineral water . But amid the rituals and rules lies a deeper cultural concept that goes far beyond cleanliness or simple relaxation. This idea is encapsulated in a Japanese phrase: Hadaka no Tsukiai . Translated literally, “Hadaka no Tsukiai” refers to the act of spending time together naked — not in a sexual way, but in a way that...
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