TOMINO’S HELL

ORIGIN: Japan

Tomino's Hell is an urban legend about a mysterious poem that brings misfortune, illness and death to any who reads it aloud. 

The poem was written by Saijō Yaso in his 1919 poetry collection 'THE HEART IS LIKE A ROLLING STONE'.

The poem in a disturbing manner, describes a journey through hell experienced by a young boy named Tomino. 

The dark verses of the poem paint a grim picture of suffering, torment, and regret.

According to the legend, the poem is cursed. 

And whoever readd it aloud— whether as a challenge or out of curiosity— will experience severe consequences. 

Some have suffered accidents, illness, or hallucinations;

While others have a growing sense of dread and paranoia. 

The most extreme versions of this legend say that reading the poem aloud can result in death.

Some people dismiss the curse as just superstition, but the fear of Tomino's Hell is so great, especially in online horror communities.