I don’t think anyone has made a comprehensive list. The one that was specifically in my mind was their fear of spirits or demons. It’s not anything like western Christian belief, it’s more visceral and ancestral. But hey, here is a list of unique irrational fears from around the world, which includes the one from Japan that you mentioned.
I don’t think anyone has made a comprehensive list. The one that was specifically in my mind was their fear of spirits or demons. It’s not anything like western Christian belief, it’s more visceral and ancestral. But hey, here is a list of unique irrational fears from around the world, which includes the one from Japan that you mentioned.
https://listverse.com/2023/12/21/10-bizarre-fears-and-phobias-specific-to-one-culture/