Most countries and cultures have their fair share of ghost tales and horror stories, but none stand out quite like Japanese ones. With internationally famous characters like Sadako Yamamura (changed to Samara Morgan in the English adaptations), and movies like Ring and Ju-On: The Grudge, it's safe to say that Japanese horror has earned its reputation for being memorable. Japanese horror goes far beyond just blockbuster movies, though, and as you can likely imagine, is a huge part of anime and manga as well.