English Version
A statue that no longer stands
Today, the statue itself has been destroyed, leaving only its pedestal behind. But when the Satoshi-chan statue still stood in Midorigaoka Cemetery, there was a rumor that it came to life night after night and ran through the cemetery grounds.
Another story claimed that anyone who read the words carved into the pedestal would be cursed.
The story behind Satoshi-chan
According to the legend, in 1976, a young boy named Satoshi drowned in a pond inside Midorigaoka Cemetery. His parents are said to have built the Satoshi-chan statue as a memorial for him.
The location is associated with Midorigaoka Cemetery in Shimosakunobe 5-chome, Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, around 5-35-6.
If you visit, remember that this is a cemetery and a place connected to mourning. Go during appropriate hours, stay in permitted areas, and be respectful of graves, visitors, and local rules.
Japanese Language
現在、像は壊されて台座だけになっていますが、さとしちゃん像が存在した頃、夜な夜な像が動き出し緑ヶ丘霊園の中を走り回っているという噂がありました。また、台座に刻まれている文言を読むと呪われるという話もあったようです。昭和51年、緑ヶ丘霊園の中にある池で、さとしという名前の少年が溺死し、両親が慰霊の為にさとしちゃん像を建立したとの事です。神奈川県川崎市高津区下作延５丁目３５?６
