During the decade between 1976 and 1986, a man’s life was torn upside down after coming in contact with a theater doll said to be possessed by multiple anguished spirits.
The legend of the Iki Ningyo, or Living Doll, is cemented in infamy in Japan. This is primarily due to the doll being thought to have caused a disastrous TV broadcast incident in 1979 that thousands recall witnessing live, especially years later on sites like 2chan. This specific TV broadcast only aired one time and is now lost media.
Today, let’s delve into the story behind the Living Doll and understand why this urban legend still terrifies people in Japan today.
Celebrations relatively restrained as Halloween returns to Tokyo
Japan Times – Oct 31
The streets were full and the pubs and clubs packed Saturday night as central Tokyo welcomed Halloween revelers back in large numbers — but the celebrations remained muted in comparison to the pre-pandemic years, with memories of a costumed assailant’s 2021 stabbing spree still fresh.
Hong Kongers flock to Japan for ‘revenge travel’
Nikkei – Oct 31
Japan has again become a popular travel destination among Hong Kongers after the government on Oct. 11 eased its COVID-related travel curbs and started accepting independent tourism, while Hong Kong also has scrapped its hotel quarantines for those arriving.
This is Japan’s Evilest Doll
Sakura Stardust – Oct 31
During the decade between 1976 and 1986, a man’s life was torn upside down after coming in contact with a theater doll said to be possessed by multiple anguished spirits.
Amazing Quest: Stories from Japan
Free Documentary – Oct 31
Japan is a land of extremes. Situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”, this archipelago still bears the scars of a tumultuous birth. This living, volcanic land thrust up from the ocean depths. Its tormented Nature brought forth masterpieces and has swallowed up numerous enigmas.
All Blacks edge past Japan in Tokyo
AFP – Oct 29
The All Blacks were made to work hard for a 38-31 win over Japan in Tokyo yesterday as they kicked off their northern hemisphere tour.
Is Cannabis Legal In California?
newsonjapan.com – Oct 29
When voters in California approved the Compassionate Use Act in 1996, the state became the first country to legalize cannabis for medical use.
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