Welcome to Japan's Dark Side

Sensational True Crime Cases That Will Shock You!

Bertrand Puard Mcskyz, Abigael Giroud

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Tuttle
01 December 2025

Biography; True crime; Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge

Explore the shocking true crime stories that have rocked Japan, revealing the hidden complexities beneath a seemingly orderly society.

In this gripping collection, true crime expert Mcskyz uncovers eight infamous cases that reveal a side of Japan rarely seen. From the notorious Lucie Blackman case to the chilling story of a model's tragic end at the hands of her own brother, these stories expose the darker undercurrents of a society often seen as safe and predictable.

Among the cases explored are:

A futon salesman who defrauds and murders seven people Masumi Hayashi, who poisons a family with arsenic-laced curry Three individuals who bring their disturbing fantasies to life on the Dark Web A bank robber who poisons twelve employees and then vanishes A shocking case of violence at a Tokyo elementary school

Follow the investigation, uncover the psychology of the perpetrators, and learn about the trials that followed each crime. With detailed accounts and a deep dive into the justice system, this book provides a compelling, thought-provoking look at Japan's criminal underworld.

By: Bertrand Puard Mcskyz
Illustrated by: Abigael Giroud
Imprint: Tuttle
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 130mm,
Weight: 503g
ISBN: 9784805319994
ISBN 10: 4805319992
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 01 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Mcskyz is the author of Tremble: Ten Creepy True Crime Stories and Tremble Again: Ten More Creepy True Crime Stories and the host of France's most popular true crime podcast, HVF (Histoires Vraies et Flippantes), ""True and Frightening Stories"" which has 1.75 million weekly subscribers.