Date: April 29, 2025
Location: Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
A chilling discovery was made in the early hours of April 29th in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, when a group of young men exploring an abandoned hotel for thrills stumbled upon human remains. The site, a derelict former love hotel located in Hachiji-cho, had long been known among local youths as a destination for “kimodameshi” — a Japanese tradition akin to a test of courage conducted in spooky or haunted locations.
According to police reports, the group, consisting of men in their 20s, entered the building late at night and discovered the skeletal remains in a second-floor guest room. The skeleton was found leaning against a door, with what appeared to be a rope tied around the doorknob — raising immediate speculation of suicide. The entire body had been reduced to bone, indicating that the individual had been deceased for a considerable amount of time.
Authorities are working to determine the identity, age, and gender of the deceased, although initial estimates suggest the body may have been there for years. Forensic experts are also investigating whether the death was the result of suicide or foul play, though no signs of a struggle were immediately evident.
The abandoned hotel has reportedly been left unattended for more than a decade and has gained notoriety as a ghost-hunting site. Local residents have voiced concerns in the past about safety and illegal trespassing, but this is the first time a human body has been found on the premises.
Police are urging anyone with knowledge of missing persons who may be connected to the location to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.
Key Details:
Discovery date: April 29, 2025, early morning Location: Former love hotel in Hachiji-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture Condition of the body: Fully skeletonized, unidentified Found by: Group of young men during a test-of-courage visit Investigative status: Ongoing; possible suicide, foul play not ruled out
As the case unfolds, the tragic find serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by exploring derelict buildings — not only due to physical hazards, but also the dark secrets they may hide.
