About This Trend
July 26th is known as "幽霊の日" or Ghost Day in Japan.
According to NBC News, this day is celebrated because it marks the anniversary of the first performance of the famous Japanese play "東海道四谷怪談" (The Ghost Story of Yotsuya) at the Nakamura Theatre in Edo, which is now modern-day Tokyo. The play, written by Tamenaga Tsuruya, tells the story of a vengeful spirit and has become a classic of Japanese literature. A feature article on Innovatopia provides more information about the origins of Ghost Day. The day is still celebrated today, with many people sharing stories and experiences with the supernatural on social media. This year, it has been exactly 200 years since the play was first performed, making it a particularly significant anniversary.