The Japanese stone was designated as a historical site in 1957, according to The Guardian. Tourists who visited the famed tourist attraction were shocked and spooked when they discovered the volcanic hunk broken in half.
An ancient rock amid the volcanic mountains of Nasu, Japan, has split in two, causing a wave of superstitions and fear among the locals. According to folklore, the Sessho-seki, also known as the Killing Stone, is home to an evil spirit. A Twitter user shared a picture of the shattered boulder. “I feel like I saw something that shouldn’t have been seen,” the user stated in the description. The post has gone popular online, eliciting a variety of responses from netizens.
The Japanese stone was designated as a historical site in 1957, according to The Guardian. Tourists who visited the famed tourist attraction were shocked and spooked when they discovered the volcanic hunk broken in half. Furthermore, the rope that had been used to secure the perimeter around it was lying on the ground.
According to Japanese folklore, the Sessho-seki, or death stone, holds the demonic spirit of Tamamo-no-Mae, a beautiful woman whose intention was to assassinate Emperor Toba, who reigned from 1107 to 1123. According to folklore, her true identity was a wicked nine-tailed fox. The stone is said to kill anyone who comes into contact with it.
The tragedy has caused widespread fear and superstition, with many believing that the evil soul contained in the rock can now escape. Others claim that Tamamo-na-ghost Mae’s has been resurrected after over 1,000 years. However, cracks in the boulder formed several years ago, allowing rainwater to flow through, according to local media sources. That could be the reason for its weakened structure.
According to The Guardian, the local volunteer guide group chairman told Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun that the fractured stone was “sad” because it was the area’s icon. He also said that nature had just run its course.
Officials from local and national governments have chosen to meet to debate the stone’s fate.
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