Japanese Horror Stories and Urban Legends

About 6-bit

Welcome to 6-bit – Japanese Horror Stories, Creepypasta & Internet Urban Legends

I’m a Japan-based translator and horror fan who grew up on anonymous message boards, where many of the internet’s eeriest stories began.

Here you'll find English retellings of legendary Japanese horror—especially from the “Sharekowa” (洒落怖) genre, known for chilling urban myths shared anonymously.

Each story is reimagined with cultural notes to help you feel the fear—and understand where it comes from.

*6-bit is not affiliated with 2ch, 5ch, or Loki Technology. All content is adapted from anonymous public posts.*