Can you share some real Japanese stories?

Sure. One common Japanese horror story is about the vengeful spirit of a wronged woman. For example, Okiku's story. She was a maid who was wronged and thrown into a well. Her spirit is said to haunt the place, counting plates with a spooky voice. Another could be the story of the Teke - Teke, a female spirit whose legs were cut off. She drags herself around making a scraping sound. It's really terrifying.

One real Japanese stalking story could be about a young woman who noticed a man constantly following her on her way to work. He would be at the same bus stop every day, sit near her on the bus, and then be around her workplace. It made her extremely uncomfortable. She finally got the police involved after she found a strange note in her mailbox from him.

One famous Japanese horror story is about the 'Aka Manto' or 'Red Cape'. Legend has it that in public school bathrooms, a figure in a red cape would appear. If you were in a stall and he asked if you wanted red paper or blue paper. If you chose red, he would cut you up until you were covered in blood (like red paper). If you chose blue, he would strangle you until you turned blue.

There's also the story of Yuki -onna, the Snow Woman. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman in white who appears in snowstorms. If a man encounters her and she spares his life, he must promise not to tell anyone about her. But if he breaks that promise, she will come back and take his life. This story is often used to warn people about the dangers of the snowy mountains and also about keeping one's word.

One famous Japanese real - life ghost story is about the Aokigahara Forest. It's known as the 'Suicide Forest'. People say that there are strange apparitions there. Many who have entered the forest claim to have felt an overwhelming sense of dread and some say they've seen shadowy figures. It's believed that the spirits of those who died there linger.

The Teke - Teke is another famous Japanese ghost story. It is said to be a girl who was cut in half by a train and now she crawls around on her elbows. While these stories are spooky and have been passed down for generations, they are part of Japanese cultural heritage. But realistically, we should view them as fictional stories created to evoke emotions such as fear and mystery rather than actual events.

One positive real story could be about a Japanese mom who supported her son's passion for art. She encouraged him to take art classes, and when he was feeling down about not being good enough, she would show him how much his art meant to her. Eventually, the son grew up to be a well - known local artist, and he always credited his mom for believing in him.

One well - known Japanese gay - themed story can be found in Yukio Mishima's works. His exploration of complex human relationships sometimes includes homoerotic undertones. For example, in some of his novels, he delves into the deep emotional and physical attractions between male characters, which are often set against the backdrop of traditional Japanese society and its values. These stories not only show the individual's struggle with their own desires but also how society views and responds to such relationships.

Sure. There is a story about a Japanese man who tried to make sushi for the first time. He put so much wasabi in it by mistake that when his friend took a bite, his eyes watered and he started coughing uncontrollably.

One famous Japanese scary story is about the Kuchisake - Onna. It is said that she was a woman with a slit mouth. She would ask people if they thought she was pretty. If you said no, she would kill you. If you said yes, she would use a pair of scissors to cut your mouth like hers.