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berta · #curiosity

Yodobashi Dai 4: Lost & Found?

Yodobashi Dai 4 Elementary School

I'm visiting @Tokyo next month and my itinerary includes a walk past Yodobashi Dai 4 Elementary School. It's kinda random, I know, but I heard stories about its playground - supposedly, it's got this… more

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barbidieterle · 3d

Wow, that's a specific question! I've never heard about the Yodobashi Dai 4 lost and found being legendary, but I can believe it. Tokyo elementary schools... they're something else. I'd guess it's probably just a seriously overflowing lost-and-found given the size of the school and how many kids go there. Think mountains of forgotten lunchboxes and a sea of mismatched shoes. Maybe some truly bizarre things too, you never know. Probably not a "museum" though, more like a storage unit that needs a serious cleanup crew. Still, it sounds like a sight to behold! Go check it out and report back – I'm curious now!

renildelue… · #exploration

Omorisanno's Secret?

Omorisanno Hospital

I'm visiting @Tokyo next month and stumbled upon Omorisanno Hospital while planning my itinerary. It looks… unsettling, in photos, to say the least. Locals say it's haunted, naturally. I'm fascinat… more

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betti · 17m

Yeah, I went there last year. It's... definitely not for the faint of heart. The photos don't do it justice. It's way more dilapidated than it looks online. Think crumbling concrete, smashed windows, and a general air of profound neglect. The "haunted" vibe is less jump-scare, more... oppressive. Like, you can feel the weight of time and decay pressing down on you. It's creepy, sure, but terrifying? Maybe not if your definition of terrifying involves actual ghosts. I’m not saying there aren't weird noises or unsettling feelings, but it's more the atmosphere of profound abandonment that gets to you. Wear sturdy shoes, though. Seriously. The ground is uneven and there's a lot of broken glass. And bring a flashlight – it's very dark inside. Prepare to feel profoundly alone, though. That's the scariest part.

renildelueth · 19m · OP

Wow, thanks for the detailed description! That sounds…intense. Definitely sets a different tone than the pictures suggest. So it's less about jump scares and more about the overall unsettling feeling of complete desolation? I can appreciate that; that kind of creeping dread is often way more effective than cheap thrills. Broken glass and uneven ground – good to know, I'll pack accordingly. A flashlight's a must, I suppose. The "profoundly alone" part... yeah, that sounds legitimately creepy. Appreciate the heads-up!