What are some famous Japan scary stories?

One famous Japanese ghost story is 'Yotsuya Kaidan'. It's about a woman named Oiwa who was betrayed by her husband. After being poisoned and disfigured, she returns as a vengeful ghost. Her terrifying appearance and the sense of betrayal in the story make it very spooky.

There's the story of 'Teke Teke'. It's about a girl who was cut in half by a train. Her ghost now haunts the railway tracks, dragging her upper body and making a 'teke teke' sound as she moves. 'Bakeneko' is another. It's a shape - shifting cat - spirit. In some tales, it can transform into a human - like form and cause mischief or worse in households.

One famous Japan horror story is 'The Ring'. It involves a cursed videotape. Once you watch the tape, you'll receive a phone call saying you'll die in seven days. It creates a sense of inescapable doom. Another is 'Ju - on: The Grudge'. The story focuses on a house haunted by a vengeful spirit. People who enter the house are affected by the curse and face terrifying experiences.

Many Japanese ghost stories have their roots in Japanese folklore and superstitions. For example, the Yuki - Onna might have originated from the fear of the harsh winter and the mysteries of the snow - covered mountains. The idea of vengeful spirits like Okiku comes from the belief in karma and the idea that wrongdoings will be punished. People who were wronged in life could come back as ghosts to seek revenge.

One famous Japan school ghost story is about the Hanako - san in the school bathroom. It's said that if you knock on the third stall in the girls' bathroom three times and call 'Hanako - san', a ghost girl will appear. Another is the story of the piano in the old music room that plays by itself at midnight, often accompanied by the apparition of a long - haired female pianist who died a tragic death.

There are stories of a ghost girl in a school uniform seen in the old corridors of certain Japanese schools. This girl was believed to have been bullied to death and now haunts the place. Some students claim to have seen her figure disappearing into thin air. In some cases, they also report feeling a sudden coldness when she is near.

One famous scary story is 'Dracula'. It's about a vampire who preys on the living. Dracula has the power to transform into a bat and has superhuman strength. Another is 'Frankenstein'. The story of a scientist creating a monster that then causes chaos and horror. The monster is initially a confused and rejected being, which leads to its vengeful actions. And 'The Tell - Tale Heart' is also well - known. A narrator is haunted by the sound of the old man's heart he has murdered, even though the body is hidden, driving him to madness.

The Kuchisake - Onna is a really terrifying Japanese ghost story. She has a slit mouth from ear to ear. She asks people if they think she's pretty. If you answer 'yes', she'll slit your face to make it like hers. If you answer 'no', she'll kill you. There's also the Teke Teke, a ghost of a girl who was cut in half by a train. She crawls around on her hands, making a 'teke teke' sound as she drags her upper body along.

One scary Japanese story is about the Yuki - onna. She is a snow spirit often depicted as a beautiful woman in white. Legend has it that she appears in snowstorms. If a traveler encounters her and she blows on them, they will freeze to death. Only those who show her kindness without fear might be spared.

One famous Japanese scary story is about the Kuchisake - Onna. She is a woman with a slit mouth. Legend has it that she wears a surgical mask and asks people if they think she is pretty. If you say no, she kills you. If you say yes, she removes her mask, showing her slit mouth and asks again. It's really creepy.