[Episode 19] Blue Sky (Part 1) — We End Up Recording a Terrifying Scream at a Ruin Where the Souls of the Deceased Are Said to Linger.

Part 1 of Episode 19, “Blue, Crimson and Black.” An investigation at the abandoned restaurant “Blue Sky” in Takanezawa, Tochigi.

Online, there are rumors about the reason it closed, suggesting an unfortunate event involving people connected to it at the time. However, no primary source identifying specific dates or the people involved has been confirmed, so such information must be treated as rumor. This site refrains from introducing details.

In this part, an unexplained scream-like sound is reported inside the building. It is entertainment with staged elements and we do not guarantee its accuracy, but we present it as an audio record actually captured on site. The grounds appear to be private property and we do not recommend entering.

What to Watch For

An unexplained scream-like sound is reported inside. Keep in mind that sounds have many possible sources, such as wind, building creaks and the characteristics of recording equipment. As for the rumors about the reason for closure, there are no primary sources identifying dates or the people involved, and we do not go into them.

Our Take

Changes in the business environment alone are enough to explain the closure. Roadside restaurants are greatly affected by external factors such as the opening of a bypass, the arrival of large chains and shifts in customers. Whether or not the rumored events occurred, many individually run restaurants followed the same path from the Shōwa to the Heisei era. In our view, we should avoid writing speculation about content that could involve individuals or bereaved families. The feeling a Shōwa restaurant ruin gives is a little different from simple fear; it may be closer to sorrow for what was left behind. If you are struggling, please do not carry it alone. In Japan, the Yorisoi Hotline (0120-279-338, free, 24 hours) offers support.