A striking, entirely bright red building recently popped up in Tamakawa Village, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Its unique and eye-catching design had many villagers mistaking it for some kind of religious facility, leading to numerous reports to local authorities. The owner, an X user, had to clarify, "This is my house!" The structure, quickly dubbed the "Red Nightmare House" by netizens, instantly went viral across Japanese social media.
The owner expressed his frustration over the flood of reports from villagers. He explained that while it's currently his residence, the building is slated to become a "Nightmare Experience Facility" in the future – a dream he and his wife have finally brought to life. He also emphasized the location's safety and included a YouTube video for a closer look.
▼ YouTube video introduction
▼ Inside the house
However, the all-red exterior, with even the window frames painted in vivid hues, continues to unnerve many. Local residents and netizens commented, "Red is a color of danger for humans; if you don't know what this building is, of course, you'd call the police," and "If they had just greeted the neighbors beforehand or put up a sign, people probably wouldn't be so anxious."
Other netizens responded with humor, describing the house as something out of "Evangelion: New Theatrical Edition," or resembling the "prohibited placement" color in video games. Some even joked, "Property taxes must be triple!" Another quipped, "Honestly, it might be easier to accept if it *were* a religious facility."
Despite the significant controversy over its appearance, the red building, officially named "REDBOX Nightmare Experience Hall," has certainly piqued curiosity. Some netizens have even expressed a desire to "see reports of people actually experiencing it." Bookings for the location are now open, suggesting this "red commotion" might have inadvertently become a brilliant marketing stunt.
via： togetter