13 True Scary Stories From Japan | Volume 4
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23 connectionsยท40 entities in this videoโA Student's Fatal Cleaning Job
- ๐งน A university student seeking extra income answers an ad for a cleaning job, offering 5000 Yen for a half-day.
- ๐ค The employer, Mr. Tanaka, seems unwell and awkward, but offers the student items from his room.
- โ ๏ธ On the second day, the student is asked to help move a heavy suitcase, only to discover Mr. Tanaka has hanged himself inside a walk-in closet, using the suitcase to reach the clothes rail.
- ๐ A note reveals Mr. Tanaka orchestrated the situation, needing help to commit suicide as his religion prohibited it, and the student is left questioning if he is now a murderer.
Workplace Harassment and Escape
- ๐ A woman leaving work late is attacked in the parking lot by a male colleague who threatens her life.
- ๐จ She manages to escape and lock herself in the company building, calling a colleague for help.
- ๐จ The attacker is arrested, and the company implements new safety measures for female employees working alone.
A Disturbing Forest Discovery
- ๐ฒ A group of friends exploring off the beaten path in the mountains find a child's toy, then more toys and a doll.
- โฐ๏ธ Further exploration leads them to a strange altar made of mud containing a graveside-like photo of a girl.
- ๐จ The discovery instills a sense of unease, making them feel they are in a place they shouldn't be and prompting a hasty retreat.
The Locked Door and Bolt Cutters
- ๐ A sleep-deprived mother, trying to soothe her crying baby, hears someone picking her apartment lock late at night.
- ๐ She is frozen in fear, but the door remains shut due to the security chain.
- ๐ฅ The intruder returns with bolt cutters to break the chain, but the mother screams, causing the attacker to flee.
- ๐ The police are called, and the bolt cutters left behind lead to the arrest of a known criminal.
Homelessness, Violence, and Unexpected Kindness
- ๐ A homeless man recounts enduring violence and dehumanization, including a man holding a gun to his head and a gang breaking his leg.
- ๐งโ๐พ He finds work with a farmer who not only provides food but also pays for his hospital bills.
- ๐ฑ Determined to repay the farmer, he works the soil by an abandoned shrine, only for urban explorers to destroy his farm.
- ๐ป He begins to see a spirit of a woman in the shrine, who seems pleased with his efforts to maintain it.
- ๐ค The farmer returns with a rifle to deter the gang, and the man eventually becomes a successful farmer, repaying his debt and restoring the shrine.
A Suspicious Cremation
- โฑ๏ธ A funeral home worker is tasked with a rapid cremation of a man in his early 30s, arranged by a wealthy client.
- ๐ During the cremation, the worker hears a banging sound from the oven and the power goes out.
- ๐ฅ Upon restarting the ovens, the body is found half-burned and turned over, leading the worker to believe the man was alive during the cremation.
- ๐ฐ The boss pays the worker 10 million Yen to keep quiet, and the worker quits, haunted by the experience.
The Mystery of Sarah
- ๐ช A neighbor warns of a suspicious man ringing doorbells late at night, asking for someone named Sarah.
- ๐ต๏ธ The narrator and his father experience the same encounter, with the man insisting he has a promise to keep with Sarah.
- โ The police are called but the man disappears before they arrive, leaving behind footprints.
- โ๏ธ Later, a note is found saying "Sarah's not here but I found her," deepening the mystery.
A Forced Marriage and Escape
- ๐ก A woman visits her boyfriend's family in the countryside and experiences a dramatic shift in his behavior.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Her boyfriend becomes rude and commanding, and his father demands she live with them if she marries their son.
- ๐ She is then locked in a room by her boyfriend and his mother, who pressures her to sign a marriage certificate.
- ๐โโ๏ธ She escapes by climbing out of a window and walking all night to reach a train station, later seeking legal help to ensure her safety.
A Witness to Abduction
- ๐ Driving at night, the narrator and friends witness a man in pajamas roll out of the trunk of a car ahead.
- ๐จ The man, hands tied and gagged, walks towards their car, appearing terrified.
- ๐ซ Two men emerge from the car, subdue the victim with a firearm, and force him back into the trunk before speeding away.
- ๐ฎ The witnesses report the incident to the police but hear nothing further.
The Stolen Identity and Near Abduction
- ๐ A woman receives a call from her building manager stating her mother is at her apartment asking for the key.
- โ Suspicious, she calls her parents, and the manager reports the woman disappeared while on the phone.
- ๐ช Later, she finds her apartment door scratched and the peephole cracked, suggesting an attempted break-in.
- ๐ฎ A month later, she is woken by a man trying to break down her door; the police arrive and arrest him.
- ๐ค The man claims he was paid by an unknown woman, leading her to suspect the initial incident was a setup for an abduction.
The Stalker's Smile
- ๐จ A friend's sister is being stalked by an old man with a creepy smile.
- ๐ฝ๏ธ During dinner, the stalker appears, and the friend confronts him, leading him to leave.
- ๐ถโโ๏ธ The stalking then shifts to the friend, who sees the man appearing inconspicuously in various places.
- โ๏ธ Police are unable to help due to lack of concrete action, and the friend becomes increasingly withdrawn and unresponsive.
The Woman at the Door
- ๐ A woman's building manager calls, stating a woman claiming to be her mother is at her apartment asking for the spare key.
- โ The woman, whose mother lives far away, is suspicious and calls her parents.
- ๐ช Upon returning home, she finds her apartment door scratched and the peephole cracked.
- ๐ฎ Weeks later, a man attempts to break into her apartment, claiming he was paid by an unknown woman, leading her to believe the initial incident was a setup.
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True Scary StoriesJapanese HorrorSupernaturalGhostsUrban LegendsCrimeAbductionStalkingMurderSuicideHaunted PlacesParanormalHome InvasionCults
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