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Japan boasts some of the best — and least known — ghost stories, known as kaidan. Surprisingly, the majority of these stories revolve around women. Curl up in a warm blanket and listen to these ladies’ horrific experiences. Here are the 8 most popular Japanese ghost stories in Japan 1. The Legend of the Jorogumo The Jorogumo is a half-woman, half-spider yokai that can morph into a beautiful woman in order to devour unsuspecting males! An alluringly beautiful woman approached a young samurai in the street. Despite her beauty, the samurai saw through her disguise and realized she was a yokai rather than a human. He took his sword and thrust it at her, only wounding the strange woman before she hurriedly escaped. The samurai tracked the scarlet trail of speckled blood all the way to an ancient, deserted house. Inside, he discovered scores of bodies wrapped in spider silk, as well as a massive Joro spider that had died as a result of its injuries. Jorōgumo (Source:  Wikipedia ) ...

  Japanese cuisine is world-renowned, but there is so much more to taste in Japan than sushi! Of course, many of us are familiar with sushi, tempura, and ramen. However, Japanese cuisine culture is far more diverse. So, what food in Japan should be on your bucket list if you visit the country? To help you decide, we’ve produced a list of 32 delectable Japanese cuisine that everyone should taste. 1. Buta-No-Shogayaki (Ginger Pork) This is a popular (and delicious) Japanese meal. It’s available in a variety of restaurants, Izakaya (traditional Japanese restaurant/bar), fast food chains, and even as a bento box (a pre-prepared Japanese-style lunch) at many grocery stores and convenience stores. The word yaki literally means “grilled.” Grilled tiny slices of pork are coated with a delicate sauce of mirin, soy sauce, sake (Japanese rice wine), vegetable oil, sliced onions, and ginger. The recipe is ideal for any season and provides for a quick and delightful supper. Buta-No-Shogayaki 2....