A beloved cursed doll said to house the spirit of "Kawashima Sayuri" was passed from comedian Nakatani of the duo Mayurika, who had grown fearful of the sensation of being watched, to occult item collector Toshiyuki Tanaka.
Note: Sayuri's display is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 18.
Fukuoka PARCO (2-11-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture) is holding a major update of last year's well-received "Zot Exhibition: True Ghost Stories and Their Physical Evidence," previously shown at Hiroshima PARCO, as the first installment of the "PARCO FACTORY" chapter in its "Hey! PARCO — What Makes PARCO, PARCO, Never Stops" campaign marking the store's final year. The exhibition runs for a limited time this summer.
The exhibition brings together true ghost stories collected from across Japan along with the "physical evidence" connected to them — ghost photos, video, audio, and cursed objects. It introduces numerous items from occult collector Toshiyuki Tanaka's collection, along with the stories behind each one. It also features original research into real ghost stories from around Kyushu, spotlighting the fears and memories that live on in the region, for an exhibition experience that can only be had here.
The beloved cursed doll "Sayuri," which became a topic of conversation after being presented to Tanaka on the comedy duo Mayurika's podcast "Mayurika no Unagerorin!!," will make her first appearance in Kyushu as part of Tanaka's collection. Real ghost stories and the physical evidence left behind with them await — come experience a chill down your spine this hot summer.
Event Overview
- Title: Zot Exhibition: True Ghost Stories and Their Physical Evidence
- Dates: August 1 (Sat) to September 6 (Sun), 2026, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM (admission ends 30 minutes before closing; the final day closes at 6:00 PM)
- Venue: Fukuoka PARCO Main Building, 5F, PARCO FACTORY
- Admission: ¥1,200 (tax included, same-day tickets only). Free for preschool-age children. Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. Shareholder benefit discounts and other discounts do not apply.
- Entry may be limited, and numbered tickets may be distributed.
- Organizer: Fukuoka PARCO
- Planning: Zot Exhibition Production Committee
- Planning cooperation: Toshiyuki Tanaka, Sakura Fukatsu
Event page: https://art.parco.jp/fukuoka/detail/?id=1950
Fukuoka PARCO official website: https://fukuoka.parco.jp/
Business hours are subject to change; please check the official website for details. Event content is subject to change without notice.
Planning Cooperation
Toshiyuki Tanaka (occult item collector, ghost-story teller, illustrator)
Since childhood, Tanaka has had a strong interest in eerie objects and ghost stories, and he began collecting cursed items. In addition to items he has purchased himself, cursed objects are sent to him from across the country along with their backstories, and his collection now numbers more than 500 pieces.
He is also highly regarded as a ghost-story teller, having won the "Inagawa Junji Kaidan Grand Prix 2013" and "Kaidan Saikyosen 2021." He appears in more than 200 events a year, captivating fans with his distinctive storytelling style and expressions. His books include "Jubutsu Shushuroku" (A Record of Collecting Cursed Objects) and "Boku to Jubutsu no Kimyona Seikatsu" (My Strange Life With Cursed Objects). X / Instagram
Special Event
Zot Exhibition Haunted Companion Tour: The Day You Hear the Cursed Objects' Stories
Ghost-story comedian "Daikan" and occult item collector Toshiyuki Tanaka will lead a special tour around the cursed objects on display.
Standing before each exhibited item, they will share its origin, the story behind how it was collected, and the ghost stories passed down with it. Enjoy a world you can only discover by listening — one that leaves you chilled only after you've heard it.
- Event name: Zot Exhibition Haunted Companion Tour: The Day You Hear the Cursed Objects' Stories
- Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
- Venue: Fukuoka PARCO Main Building, 5F, PARCO FACTORY
- Performers: Daikan, Toshiyuki Tanaka
- How to participate: Advance ticket purchase required
Participation in this event requires purchasing a dedicated ticket in advance. Details on how to buy tickets, the meeting place, and the meeting time will be announced later on the official PARCO ART website.
Daikan Profile
A ghost-story comedian affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo, from Fukuoka Prefecture. He reads the "unseen presence" tied to people and places with his own distinctive sensibility.
Through ghost stories, accounts of spirits, and guardian-spirit readings, he is known for a storytelling style that conveys the mysterious world hiding behind everyday life, with a touch of humor.
He has appeared on Shimada Shuhei's and Nanafushigi's YouTube channels and on the TV program "Yarisugi Toshi Densetsu" (Too Much Urban Legend). His own channel, "Daikan no Katariba" (Daikan's Storytelling Corner), is also popular, with more than 16,000 subscribers.
Please note: this event includes frightening content and ghost stories due to its nature. Young children, those with health concerns, and anyone sensitive to intense content should use caution. Please refrain from touching performers, calling out to them excessively, or otherwise disrupting the proceedings. Please follow venue guidance and staff instructions regarding whether photography, video recording, audio recording, and livestreaming are allowed. Event details, performers, times, and participation methods are subject to change or cancellation without notice, and no compensation will be provided for transportation, lodging, or other costs resulting from such changes.
Exhibition Contents
Kimekomi Doll
An eerie doll found in the storehouse of an old family home in Kyushu, sealed with human hair wound around it.
Death Mask
A powerful cursed object long venerated in Thailand, in which the facial skin of a successful person is enshrined as a sacred object after death.
Pra Pitta
A Thai cursed doll shaped like a monk covering his eyes and ears, said to grow more powerful the more of its senses are covered.
Charmy
The doll that first led Tanaka to become an occult item collector — said to cause its owners to die one after another if it is doted on. Charmy's display is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, August 18.
Ghost Stories Rooted Close to Home in Fukuoka
The exhibition also features a selection of local Fukuoka ghost stories gathered by ghost-story tellers. From tales passed down in the region and kept alive as part of the city's memory, to real experiences recounted by Fukuoka PARCO staff, it brings chilling episodes that lurk just beside everyday life.
Even Photographing It Is Dangerous — See the "No-Photo Cursed Object" for Yourself at the Venue
Among the cursed objects Tanaka has collected, the exhibition also displays a "no-photo cursed object" — one considered especially dangerous, said to bring misfortune if photographed. Its appearance cannot be shown here. Come see it for yourself at the venue.
Please note: the images shown here are only a selection. Some exhibits may have age or capacity restrictions, and exhibition content is subject to change without notice. The organizers cannot be held responsible for any issues arising from the exhibition.
