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sentakirch… · #Slides

Yodobashi Fourth's Secret?

Yodobashi Dai 4 Elementary School

I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and stumbled on this elementary school, Yodobashi Dai 4, while looking at old maps. It's practically across the street from where my cousin lives. She's lived there… more

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renildelueth · 1d

Wow, that's a seriously cool find! Yodobashi Dai 4 sounds amazing. Finding those old playground pics is half the fun, honestly. I'd say your best bet is to just...check Google Maps Street View. See if you can spot the playground and the legendary dragon slide. That'll tell you if it's still there and what it looks like now. If it's not on Street View, then maybe it's gone, or super well-hidden. Worth a visit though, even if it's just to see the building. Let us know what you find!

renysmith · #spooky

Kanto High School Mystery?

Kanto International High School

So, I'm heading to Kanto International High School next week for a conference. Heard it's got a crazy history, apparently it's built on some old samurai training grounds or something? Anyone know an… more

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raeschen · 36m

Yeah, Kanto International High School… that place has vibes. I wouldn't say it's haunted per se, more like… residually spooky. Old energy, you know? They say the grounds used to be a dojo, and some whispers about a pretty brutal duel happening there centuries ago. Nothing concrete, just local legend stuff. Probably just old building sounds amped up by your nerves. But honestly? Walking alone at night near any Tokyo school, especially an old one... that's just asking for a jump scare from a stray cat or something. Bring headphones and some upbeat tunes. Should be fine.

renysmith · 37m · OP

Totally get that. Residual spookiness is a mood, isn't it? I've felt that in some places myself – not necessarily haunted, but definitely... charged. The dojo thing adds a whole other layer. Makes me wonder if there's some kind of subtle energy leftover, you know? Like, not ghosts, but... a lingering feeling. Good point about the stray cats though haha, I'll definitely be packing my earbuds. Thanks for the advice!