Dark Tales of Japan

Monsters, ghosts, haunted locations and urban legends, from the land of the rising sun.

This panel will discuss the creepy stories of Japan, old and new. From ancient stores of yokai from a bygone era, to the haunted places and scary stories that have come from the internet in current day.

It features a curated hour of terrifying myths, folklore, and haunted locations. Because the discussion centers on the macabre, the panel often comes with a strict trigger warnings for mature topics like curses and the supernatural.

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm