Inside the Ghost Investigation Company Specializing in Stigmatized Properties

The scariest thing is human betrayal

What happens if the investigation concludes that a ghost is present? In such cases, Kachimode leases the property for further investigation and discusses future utilization with the owner.

“If there really is a ghost, that should create a kind of rarity value. For instance, we could market it as a haunted room and use it as a venue for events. We’re currently exploring various ways to make use of such properties. In fact, we have already leased some, and we are monitoring them while keeping in touch with the owners and bereaved families.”

Kodama has experienced numerous terrifying encounters. The stories in Kokuchi Jikou Ari. alone suggests he has been through some truly frightening situations. But is he afraid of investigating ghosts?

“Of course, I feel scared. However, in my case, I don’t just stay overnight randomly—I conduct a thorough investigation beforehand. This naturally brings me closer, in a way, to whatever presence might be there.

So, for example, if Mr. Tanaka passed away in a room and his ghost appeared, I wouldn’t be scared. But if someone other than Mr. Tanaka showed up, that would be incredibly terrifying. Still, inside the property, ghosts aren’t supposed to be there in the first place, so I feel like I have the upper hand somehow.

The scariest thing is when I ask people involved what happened at a property, and their attitude suddenly shifts. Someone who was previously friendly turns cold and says, ‘That’s none of your business.’ That kind of drastic change suggests something serious. Not knowing what really happened in a property—that’s the most frightening thing of all.”

Perhaps, more than ghosts, the most terrifying thing is people themselves.