Event Info: The "Return of the Urban Legend Exhibition" Comes Back to Kitasenju Marui starting Saturday, June 6!
The popular exhibition that drew approximately 85,000 visitors is returning as the "Return of the Urban Legend Exhibition" to Kitasenju Marui starting June 6, 2026. This powered-up event will look back at the history of urban legends like ghost stories, UMAs, and UFOs, and will now feature over 30 cursed objects, including the infamous "Mirror that Kills if You Look In."
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The first occult boom is said to have started in 1973. An exhibition that looks back at the history of urban legends such as "ghost stories," "UMAs," "UFOs," and "paranormal phenomena," which have terrified not only Japan but the world through the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras, is returning to Kitasenju due to popular demand. The "Return of the Urban Legend Exhibition" will be held at Kitasenju Marui. https://hakabanogarou.jp/urban-legend Highlights of the "Return of the Urban Legend Exhibition": The "Urban Legend Exhibition," which began at Kitasenju Marui in 2023 and attracted a total of about 85,000 visitors in Ikebukuro, Yokohama, Umeda, Sasebo, and Tennoji by gathering various urban legends such as ghost stories, UMAs, and aliens, is making a triumphant return to Kitasenju Marui!! Continuing from last time, with a magnificent production team including UMA researcher Ken Nakazawa, ghost story researcher Yuki Yoshida, occult collector Toshiyuki Tanaka, and horror unit Toshi Boys, the exhibition will explain various urban legends including ghost stories, unidentified creatures, UFOs/aliens, school ghost stories, and world mysteries using three-dimensional objects and panels. The spirit photography, cursed object displays, and photo spots have also been expanded, making it an exhibition that people of all ages and genders can enjoy! And in this exhibition, over 30 cursed objects owned by Keisuke Aiso, occult collector Toshiyuki Tanaka, and Yasuhiro Hayase of Toshi Boys will be on display!! Also on exhibit are the special-grade cursed object [The Mirror that Kills if You Look In], which became a hot topic on SNS and terrestrial TV, and [The Cat Figurine], which is said to bring a series of misfortunes to its owner! The kind of thing you don't want to see but can't help but look... Display of three-dimensional objects including cursed items: A display of a "life-sized statue of the Slit-Mouthed Woman" and a "statue of 'MOMO'," which became a topic online, produced by Mr. Keisuke Aiso, representative of LINK FACTORY Co., Ltd., which handles special modeling for TV, movies, and commercials. Over 30 cursed objects owned by Keisuke Aiso, occult collector Toshiyuki Tanaka, and Yasuhiro Hayase of Toshi Boys will be on display. Furthermore, there are plenty of highlights, including atmospheric photo spots like the platform of Kisaragi Station. Spirit Photography Gallery: Mr. Sakurai, the director of the Ghost Story Library, will release his treasured collection of spirit photographs that he has been gathering and collecting for many years. The unparalleled exhibition that covers the history of urban legends, "Return of the Urban Legend Exhibition." Please enjoy it. 【Return of the Urban Legend Exhibition】 Period: Saturday, June 6, 2026 - Sunday, June 21, 2026 Time: 10:00-19:00 (Last entry 18:30) Venue: Kitasenju Marui 7th Floor 1010 PARK Location: 〒120-8501 Tokyo, Adachi-ku, Senju 3-92 Mirdis I Building https://www.0101.co.jp/084/ Admission: Adult 1,600 yen (tax incl.) / Child 800 yen (tax incl.) *Sold at the venue