Unsolved Japan: The JUSCO ATM Phantom KyotoRobato 2021-01-05 | On the 17th February 2004, a 68-year-old man went to withdraw money from an ATM at a JUSCO shopping centre in Yokkaichi city, Mie prefecture. This simple, routine action however, would ultimately end in tragedy. This is the true, unsolved mystery of the JUSCO ATM phantom.
Three Strange Japanese Bones Incidents KyotoRobato 2024-09-25 | Bones and other similar remains showing up in unusual places or having bizarre stories attached to them isn’t unique to Japan at all, but the country is certainly home to some of the more outlandish incidents out there. This is three, seemingly unsolved cases, surrounding bones in Japan.
Three Unsolved Japanese Disappearances KyotoRobato 2024-08-12 | Many people in Japan vanish every year, and while the vast majority are found again, some are never seen again. This is the true, unsolved vanishing, of three of those people.
Fuji LM-1 Incident: Missing Japanese Plane (Reupload) KyotoRobato 2024-06-05 | Re-edited and uploaded due to an issue. It's an old video so a little different from my new style but I hope you like it.On a late-summer night, a plane suddenly took off unannounced from a major Japanese Self Defense Force base, setting off what would become one of the country’s most mysterious aviation mysteries of all time. This is the true, unsolved case of the missing LM-1 aircraft.
Matsuzo Ohama: Piano Noise Incident KyotoRobato 2024-05-24 | For hundreds of years, the piano has been hailed as one of the most expressive instruments, capable of producing beautiful melodies that stir the soul and ignite the imagination. From the delicate compositions of Chopin to the powerful symphonies of Beethoven, the piano has been the vessel through which countless masterpieces have been brought to life. But on one sad day in Hiratsuka, the beautiful sounds of the instrument brought nothing but sorrow. This is the true, solved Japanese story, of Matsuzo Ohama and the Piano Noise Incident.
The Vanishing of Tomohiro Sato KyotoRobato 2024-03-17 | After a family argument, Tomohiro Sato left his home and walked out into the cold Hokkaido winter night, and was sadly never seen again. The is the true, Japanese unsolved mystery of Tomohiro Sato.
Gobancho Incident: Movie Uncovered the Truth KyotoRobato 2024-01-21 | Movies can have a profound affect on people and even society as a whole. In Japan in 1956 however, one movie uncovered the truth of one incident. This is the true, solved story of the Gobancho Incident.
Hito House: Japanese Internet Mystery KyotoRobato 2023-11-19 | In the ruined town of Tomioka, residents discovered some strange characters drawn on a building that was resting on top of a road. Who drew the characters and why? This is the true, unsolved Japanese internet mystery, of Hito House.
The Unsolved Case of Mai Sato: Japanese Festival Mystery KyotoRobato 2023-10-31 | In 2003, a Japanese person went to a festival to enjoy her night with friends. Unfortunately, things took a strange turn. This is the true, unsolved mystery of Mai Sato.
Renraku Matsumura: Japanese Internet Mystery KyotoRobato 2023-09-26 | In 2009, strange posters began showing up in large numbers all over the city of Osaka, Japan. Who put them up, and why? This is the true, unsolved Japanese internet mystery, or Renraku Matsumura.
Vanishing of Sayaka Nakagawa: 77 Days of Isolation KyotoRobato 2023-08-30 | In 2013, a Japanese student left school and after arriving at her local station, she disappeared for 77 days. This is the true, "solved" Japanese mystery of Sayaka Nakagawa.
The Iwakiri Station Announcement: Japan Internet Mystery KyotoRobato 2023-08-05 | In 2016, a strange announcement was heard and recorded at Iwakiri Station in Sendai, Miyagi prefecture. It is unexplained to this day
The Wednesday Strangler: Unsolved Japanese Mystery KyotoRobato 2023-07-22 | During the 1970s and 1980s in the Kishima district of Saga prefecture, Japan, an unknown man scoured the area in search of innocent people to prey upon, and in turn started one of Japan's most infamous unsolved mysteries. This is the true, unsolved story, of the Wednesday Strangler.
Tonari Yamamoto: Body in the Futon Bag KyotoRobato 2023-05-07 | In 1996, a group of students were walking home from club activities when they stumbled upon a futon bag in a bamboo grove. Little did they know, that this discovery was just the beginning of one of Japan's strangest, unsolved mysteries. This is the true story of Tonari Yamamoto.
Strange Case of Rina Yasutake: Reclusive Japanese Family in the UK KyotoRobato 2023-04-10 | This is the true story of a reclusive Japanese family living in the UK.Two Japanese siblings repeatedly bought items from their local store, arousing the suspicions of the locals. Little did they know that the family was hiding a dark secret.
Japanese Swim Coach Case: Mystery with Unlikely Clue KyotoRobato 2023-03-05 | An unsolved Japanese mystery from the early 1990s. A swimming coach leaves work, but deviates from her usual routine. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worst.I make videos on Japanese cases; strange, solved and unsolved. If you like such content, please consider subscribing.
Akira Nishiguchi: Japans Messenger of Evil KyotoRobato 2022-12-28 | If a stranger came to you home unannounced and offered to help you fulfil your life's work, how would you respond? This is the true, solved story of Akira Nishiguchi.
Traumatizing Japanese Game Commercials KyotoRobato 2022-10-22 | Halloween Special! When a video game is released in Japan, naturally commercials are broadcasted on daytime TV. Occasionally though, these commercials leave an inpact on their viewers, causing them to become "Trauma Commercials" as they are known in Japanese. This video shows the most famous of those advertisements.
The Vanishing of Yuko Kitayama: 99.9% Solved KyotoRobato 2022-10-06 | In June 1997, a young woman vanished without a trace in Japan. This is the true, unsolved story of Yuko Kitayama.
Balloon Man: A Japanese Mystery KyotoRobato 2022-08-25 | In 1992, a Japanese man named Yoshikazu Suzuki flew off into the sky on a makeshift basket tied to some balloons and never returned, leaving a mystery for the world that has never been solved to this very day. This is the true, unsolved story of the Balloon Man.
The Case of Fumiko Hayashi: Newspaper Delivery Tragedy KyotoRobato 2022-08-02 | Delivery is such a mundane thing for us, so we barely ever thing about how or where our mail comes from. But for one delivery worker in Wakayama, Japan, delivering newspapers would turn into a very unfortunate incident. This is the true, unsolved case, of Fumiko Hayashi.
Tiphaine Veron: Missing in Japan KyotoRobato 2022-07-14 | In July 2018, Tiphaine Veron traveled from her native France to Japan for a two-week vacation. It should have been the holiday of a lifetime, but unfortunately things took a dark turn.
The Case of Yuuichi Yamamoto: Unlikely Interview KyotoRobato 2022-05-30 | In 2012, an incident occurred in Chiba prefecture, Japan. TV crews traveled to the area, and one reporter managed to catch an interview with the most unlikely person imaginable. This is the true, solved story of Yuuichi Yamamoto.
The Akashi Library Incident: Mystery Body KyotoRobato 2022-05-08 | Three students in Japan decided that they wanted to see the view of the surrounding park from the top of the former Akashi City Library. It wasn't a nice view they discovered though: instead, it was the body of a man.
The Case of Satomi Kitaguchi: Caught By Chance KyotoRobato 2022-05-02 | Great mysteries are sometimes solved by many people working around the clock trying to find an answer. Other times, the answer simply falls into the lap of the right person at the right time. This is the true, Japanese solved story of Satomi Kitaguchi.
The Vanishing of Nana Sakuma KyotoRobato 2022-04-06 | In October 1991, a group of students, after finishing their exams, decided to celebrate by going out to buy some snack from a convenience store in Chiba prefecture, Japan. What should have been a night of fun however, turned into a night none of them would ever forget.
The Saga Class Reunion Incident: A Foiled Revenge Plan KyotoRobato 2022-03-06 | In 1991, a young man organized a class reunion for his former classmates in Saga, southwestern Japan. While everyone was excited to meet up and have some fun after 12 long years apart, the organizer had other things in mind. This is the true story of the Saga class reunion.
The Ghost Caught in a Japanese TV Drama KyotoRobato 2022-02-20 | In the late 1990s, editing staff noticed something strange while looking through a particular scene of the Japanese drama TV show, Tachiiri Kinshi (Staff Only). According to the crew, the face they captured didn't belong to anyone they knew, and no one was in there at the time. So who was this person? WHAT was this person? Could they have been a staff member, or a ghost?
The Yamagami Family Disappearance KyotoRobato 2022-01-05 | In 2001, a Japanese family suddenly left their home in the middle of the night, leaving no trace behind. Strangely, everything was left behind in the home, and breakfast was even laid out on the table, ready to eat in the morning. What happened to them? Where did they go? This is the true, solved case of the Yamagami family.
Pana Wave: Doomsday and Tama-chan the Seal KyotoRobato 2021-12-14 | At the turn of the 21st century, the actions of a bizarre group suddenly became international news, and sent waves of bewilderment through Japanese society. This is the true story of Pana Wave.
The Seika Manga Student Incident KyotoRobato 2021-11-25 | On a late winter evening, a young Japanese university student was riding his bike toward a friends house. Unfortunately, he never arrived, and what should have been a night of fun, turned into a night of tragedy. This is the true, unsolved case of the Seika Manga Student.If you want to learn more about strange mysteries and unsolved cases about Japan, feel free to subscribe and like the videos. Thanks!
The Kirizumi Onsen Incident: Who Took the Photos? KyotoRobato 2021-11-03 | In 1972, a young woman went on a secluded onsen (hot spring) trip to Kirizumi Onsen in the mountains of Annaka city, Japan. What should have been a relaxing time, turned into a dark, unsolved incident.This true Japanese case, researched via newspapers printed at the time, has captivated investigators due to the five photographs that were taken on the day.
The Strange Disappearance of Hitomi Masuyama KyotoRobato 2021-09-20 | On the 19th of February 1994, a young Japanese woman left her workplace to return home and was never seen again. Before her unsolved disappearance, she had been experiencing a number of strange incidents that made family and authorities suspect that there was more to the case than meets the eye.If you are interested in Japanese unsolved mysteries, strange incidents, and unresolved disappearances, make sure to subscribe for more! I focus on all cases from Japan.
2012 Hiroshima Taxi Incident: Whats in the Trunk? KyotoRobato 2021-08-22 | In 2012, a Hiroshima taxi driver picked up an unusual passenger with a large bag, and set into motion what would become the strangest night of his long career. This is the true, solved case of the Hiroshima Taxi Incident.
The 1979 Mitsubishi Bank Heist - 42 Hours of Terror KyotoRobato 2021-06-25 | On the 26th of January 1979, a man walked into an unsuspecting Japanese Mitsubishi bank in Osaka and set into motion what would become one of Japan's greatest crises of all time. This true, solved case is one of, if not THE most bizarre bank heists in history, and this video presents the cases as the events unfolded in English.Make sure to subscribe to the channel (@kyotorobato) if you enjoy learning about unsolved cases, resolved incidents, mysterious happenings, weird stories, and bizarre events -- all from Japan!
Unsolved Ibaraki Supermarket Murder KyotoRobato 2021-05-18 | On the 4th of May 2000, Taiki went to a supermarket to buy some juice with his girlfriend in Ushiku city, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan. What should have been a normal event turned into a terrible unsolved Japanese mystery that remains unanswered to this very day. Many believe that the Japanese police may have been trying to cover up the crime, but why? Why would the police do this?If you are interested in Japanese mysteries, unsolved cases, bizarre stories, and unusual tales, make sure you subscribe!
The Koutou Apartment Disappearance KyotoRobato 2021-05-04 | On the 18th of April 2008, a young Japanese woman entered her Tokyo apartment, and was never seen again. This is the true, solved case of the Koutou Apartment Disappearance.If you are interested in Japanese unsolved mysteries, strange incidents, and true-crime documentaries, make sure you subscribe to my channel. I make video on all sorts of interesting cases, but they will always focus on Japan. I also try to use as much authentic footage and verified information as I can to bring you the most accurate video possible. Make sure you check out my other videos on bizarre Japanese incidents and unresolved mysteries too!
JUSCO ATM Phantom: Follow-Up KyotoRobato 2021-04-24 | Just a quick video to answer some of the questions I have been getting about my JUSCO ATM Phantom video. If you have not seen it yet, you can check it out here: youtu.be/yX2oyNmyndcI make lots of video on Japanese mysteries and strange stories. If you are interested in those kinds of things, make sure you subscribe! Thanks!
The Neomugicha Busjacking Incident KyotoRobato 2021-04-11 | In the afternoon of the 3rd of May 2000, a disgruntled teenager wrote some cryptic comments on 2chan, before leaving his room to commit an act of horror on an unsuspecting bus.My Ko-fi Page: ko-fi.com/kyotorobato
Unsolved Japan: The Kofu UFO Incident KyotoRobato 2021-03-20 | On the 23rd of February 1975, winter was coming to an end in Japan, and the skies over Kofu city, Yamanashi prefecture, were calm and clear. Two young elementary-school students were one their way home from an evening outside, when they spotted something unusual in the sky that would change their lives forever. This is the true, unsolved mystery of the Kofu UFO Incident.My Ko-fi link: ko-fi.com/kyotorobato
Unsolved Japan: The Blue Blanket Butcher (Japans OLDEST True-Crime Mystery?) KyotoRobato 2021-02-25 | In 1906, a harsh blizzard blankets an area of Fukui prefecture in snow, forcing all the residents of the towns to stay inside and wait out the storm. Well, all except one man, wandering the streets at night. This could be Japan's oldest unsolved, true mystery--a mystery completely unknown in the English-speaking world.What was the man's motive, and why has it gone unresolved for almost 120 years...Source: ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%9D%92%E3%82%B2%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%81%AE%E6%AE%BA%E4%BA%BA%E4%BA%8B%E4%BB%B6okakuro.org/ao-getto参考資料 福井県警察史 ◎ 三国町史料 村方記録
Unsolved Japan: The Coca Cola Poisonings KyotoRobato 2021-02-14 | In 1977, someone left coca cola bottles that contained something strange in phone boxes around the Shinagawa district of Tokyo and in Osaka. Despite swift police action, the person was never caught...
Solved Japan: The Yachiyo Family Incident KyotoRobato 2021-02-07 | In the early hours of the 24th of August 2019, a 42-year-old man was awoken by his pet dog’s barking. He went to his parent's housing complex, and discovered a terrible scene...Make sure to subscribe if you want to see more strange, scary stories about Japan.
Unsolved Japan: Body in the Tokyo Station Locker KyotoRobato 2021-01-25 | On 26th April 2015, a Tokyo Station staff member found a large suitcase in an unlocked coin locker. Inside the suitcase, was the body of an elderly woman. Who was she? Who put here there?
Unsolved Japan: The Bracken Picker Incident (Creepy Note Found!) KyotoRobato 2021-01-10 | Bracken, or Warabi as it’s known in Japan, has been used and enjoyed by Japanese people for hundreds of years. Young fiddleheads are often steamed, boiled, or used as ingredients in soups and broths such as miso and ramen. It is not uncommon for people to head into the mountains or other rural areas and pick some of this bountiful plant for themselves. What is uncommon though, is for such an ordinary activity to end in tragedy. This is the unsolved case of the bracken-picking housewives.
Unsolved Japan: The Mystery SOS Sign (Scary Tape Found!) KyotoRobato 2021-01-02 | On July 24, 1989, a Japanese police helicopter discovered a mystery SOS sign in the mountain of Hokkaido, northern Japan while out searching for some missing hikers. What they found will shock you...For more true, strange stories from Japan, please subscribe to the channel.
