Unique attraction is a hidden retro gem in a suspended state, and it might soon disappear forever.
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Animals & Monsters: Cute, Scary, and a Little Weird is the perfect exhibition for anyone who delights in art that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
![Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/sr-1-1.jpg?w=640 "Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horror event this summer[Video]")
After Hello Kitty goes home for the day, some decidedly less cute characters will be taking over Sanrio Puroland.
![Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/cm-2.jpg?w=640 "Cute coffins now available at Tokyo’s coffin relaxation salon[Photos]")
Unique Takadanobaba meditation space gets a splash of cuteness to brighten up the deathly décor.
J-horror classic Ring 2 airing on Japanese TV with Zen monk offering prayers every time someone dies
Japan’s most quirkily empathetic monk is back to keep bad mojo away from us as the year ends.
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Chilling terror mixes with warm nostalgia as the Hiesan Haunted House rises from its figurative grave.
Who needs air-conditioning when a simple taxi ride is enough to leave you frozen in fear for the rest of the summer?
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When your kids are acting like devils, Oni kara Denwa dispatches a demon to set them straight.
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