Fear or fun? Japan’s ‘Monster Street’
‘Don’t forget to check out the eyeball lamps on taxis, or chilling specialty stores that sell nothing but monster paraphernalia’.
Although the prefecture of Tottori is sought-after for its rustic, serene setting, its port city Sakaiminato holds a curious or spine-chilling sensation to the grim and ghastly — or a welcome treat for those familiar with Japanese creatures.
- Mikko Manio with Kitaro in costume
- The author with the Nezumi-Otoko mascot and sculpture
Mizuki Shigeru Road has earned a reputation as one of the most unique streets in Japan and possibly the world. This alleyway, which stretches short of a kilometer, is popular for its various bronze statues of yokai – or supernatural entities and spirits. Terrifying? Maybe not!
