article_snippet.sent: According to The Japan Times, the park was built next to the site of the 'pond of the ghost woman', an ancient myth which is claimed could have been factor in the park untimely closure.
article_snippet.sent: According to Japanese folklore, the parkwas built next to the site of the 'pond of the ghost woman' and is said to be jinxed .
article_snippet.sent: Some even attribute the myth as a factor as to the park's untimely demise, though others believe its untimely closure was due to economic issues .
article_snippet.sent: Allegedly, the young mum cursed the area upon the young mum death - an intriguing story that only adds to the 'eerie mystique' of this fascinating site .
article_snippet.sent: Seidel said: 'A lot of Japanese people, especially women, are quite superstitious, so if that urban legend would have had any impact, I don't think the park would have been in business for 21 years; the park would have been bankrupt within months. '
article_snippet.sent: Although it's an intriguing tale and only adds to the eerie mystique of this fascinating site.'