— Chilling Tales That Still Haunt the Web —
From eerie urban legends to real-life encounters with the supernatural, Japan has no shortage of horror stories that have gained notoriety online. These tales have been shared, analyzed, and feared by netizens worldwide. Here are ten of the most spine-chilling Japanese horror stories that continue to haunt the internet.
1. Kisaragi Station – A Train Ride to Another World
In 2004, a woman named “Hasumi” posted on a Japanese message board, claiming she had taken a familiar train home but arrived at an unknown station called “Kisaragi Station.”
She searched for the station online but found no information. Stranded, she sought help from other users on the forum. As she walked through the dark, abandoned station, she heard strange bells ringing and saw a man in traditional Japanese clothing staring at her.
Her messages became more frantic—she was being followed. Then, she typed “Help me,” and her posts stopped. To this day, she was never heard from again.
✅ Is Kisaragi Station a portal to another world?
✅ Other users have reported similar disappearances.
✅ Some claim she returned, but details remain unclear.
2. Hitori Kakurenbo – The Cursed Hide-and-Seek
A chilling occult game called “Hitori Kakurenbo” (One-Man Hide-and-Seek) surfaced online, claiming to summon spirits. The game involves stuffing a doll with human nails or hair, sewing it shut with red thread, and playing hide-and-seek with it.
Many who have attempted it reported TVs turning on by themselves, doors rattling violently, and hearing footsteps behind them. Some even claimed the doll moved on its own.
Those who fail to end the game properly have been said to experience misfortune or even possession.
✅ Once you start, you may not be able to stop.
✅ Multiple reports of paranormal activity.
✅ “A single mistake can cost you your life,” warn some players.
3. Kune-Kune – The Forbidden Entity in the Fields
A ghostly white figure has been seen swaying unnaturally in Japan’s rural areas, particularly near rice fields. It is known as “Kune-Kune” (meaning “wiggling” or “twisting”).
Those who see it from afar are safe, but if they get too close, they either go mad or become lifeless husks, unable to speak or function properly. One viral account described a brother who saw Kune-Kune and became permanently catatonic.
✅ Never approach it, no matter how curious you are.
✅ Some victims go insane, while others become completely unresponsive.
✅ Theories suggest it’s an interdimensional being or a cursed entity.
4. Hachishaku-sama – The Eight-Foot-Tall Woman
A giant woman, over eight feet tall, is said to target young boys. She wears a long white dress and a wide-brimmed hat, speaking in a soft voice that repeats “Po… Po… Po…”
Once she sets her sights on someone, she will not stop until they are taken. Only a special exorcism can prevent her from claiming her victim.
✅ One of the most feared modern Japanese legends.
✅ Her victims are always young boys.
✅ Only sacred talismans can repel her.
5. Ryomen Sukuna – The Cursed Double-Faced Corpse
Ryomen Sukuna is said to be an ancient mummified corpse with two faces and four arms. A research team that unearthed it reported a series of strange deaths, leading to rumors of a deadly curse.
Its current location remains unknown, and some believe anyone who looks at a photo of the corpse will suffer misfortune.
✅ A cursed artifact tied to mysterious deaths.
✅ Its whereabouts remain undisclosed.
✅ Some say simply knowing about it invites bad luck.
6. Kokkuri-san – The Spirit That Possesses Those Who Play
The Japanese version of the Ouija board, “Kokkuri-san,” involves summoning a fox spirit to answer questions. However, many who have played the game reported supernatural disturbances afterward, including nightmares, strange noises, and even possessions.
✅ Students have suffered breakdowns after playing.
✅ Players must follow strict rules to avoid possession.
✅ Is it a fox spirit, or something more sinister?
7. Kashima-san – The Spirit Who Asks About Her Missing Legs
During World War II, a woman was brutally attacked and lost her legs in an accident. Now, her vengeful spirit is said to wander, asking people, “Where are my legs?”
If the person doesn’t answer correctly, she will take their legs as her own. Hearing her story alone is said to summon her within three days.
✅ Once you hear about Kashima-san, she may visit you.
✅ Knowing the correct answer can save you.
✅ Similar leg-stealing ghosts exist across Japan.
8. Ippon-Datara – The Mountain Demon That Breaks Legs
In remote mountain areas, a one-legged demon named Ippon-Datara is believed to attack lone travelers. Those who cross its path often suffer serious leg injuries or disappear without a trace.
✅ Ancient texts describe encounters with this creature.
✅ Some believe it’s responsible for mysterious hiking accidents.
✅ A warning not to travel alone at night.
9. The Haunted Phone Booth in Aokigahara
Deep within the Aokigahara Forest, a phone booth is said to exist. Anyone who picks up the receiver hears disturbing voices—sometimes of those who have died in the forest.
Some say the phone booth has been removed, yet it mysteriously reappears.
✅ One of the eeriest urban legends in Japan.
✅ People who answer the call sometimes go missing.
✅ Despite being removed, it allegedly reappears.
10. The Call from Mary – The Doll That Follows You
A famous urban legend tells of a cursed doll named Mary. The story goes that someone receives a phone call:
“Hello, I’m Mary. I’m at the train station.”
A few minutes later, another call:
“Hello, I’m Mary. I’m in front of your house.”
The final call ends with:
“I’m right behind you.”
✅ The horror builds as the calls get closer.
✅ People claim to have actually received these calls.
✅ A Japanese twist on the “creepy phone call” trope.
These terrifying stories continue to spread across the internet, chilling readers to the bone. Would you dare to read more?