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Himeji Castle is the largest and most popularly visited castle in Japan, dubbed a UNESCO world heritage site in 1993, many from around the world gather here to take in its beauty. What many don't know, however, is that right in the front gates of the castle lies a well that was the inspiration behind Suzuki Koji's "Ringu," one of the most renowned horror stories of our time.

The well is called Okiku's well and the legend behind it is a centuries-old tale of love and tragedy. There are many variations of the tale, however, the most popular tells the story of a servant girl named Okiku, who served under the samurai, Aoyama Tessan. Aoyama begins a plot to overthrow their lord but his plan is foiled once Okiku makes her lover, a loyal warrior aware of Aoyama's intentions.
Aoyama was known to be quite fond of Okiku and gave her an ultimatum that he wouldn't harm her should she agree to be his lover, but since her heart was already spoken for she refused his request. He then tried to blackmail her through his theft of one of ten precious heirloom plates owned by their court, but when that doesn't work he then brutally tortures her and then throws her into the well under the guise of stealing the plates. Before long he then hears Okiku's voice counting down the number of plates from one to nine, then breaking into a howling scream and sob. Eventually, Aoyama goes insane from the daily apparitions. It's said that Okiku's screams can still be heard every night at Himeji Castle.