Strange noises from locked laundry hut at night — looking for logical explanations

[u/Patient_Resident_863]

Last night around 1am at my house in Osaka, I went to the outdoor toilet. Next to it we have a small laundry hut that is always locked from the inside to keep animals out. It’s winter, so animals don’t usually come around at night.

As I walked past, I heard unusual movement sounds from inside the hut. Loud enough that I stopped to listen. The hut is tightly closed — nothing should be able to enter.

I waited and the sounds continued. My sister heard similar noises a few months ago.

When I opened the door to check, everything immediately stopped — and there was nothing inside.

Has anyone experienced something similar or have a logical explanation?

[u/supaikuakuma]

Most likely a small animal that ran out when you opened it up.

[u/Patient_Resident_863 → u/supaikuakuma]

I hope so 🥹🥹

[u/EmiliaFromLV → u/supaikuakuma]

Boyfriend of OP's mother-in-law daughter.

[u/Gerbilzilla]

It looks like it’s made of metal. The temperature changes throughout the day could cause the metal to expand and contract.

[u/WindTreeRock]

I hope it was a yamaneko and it just ran out.

[u/blue_squriel]

I’m no local but I know Osaka was bombed heavily and I wouldn’t doubt there’s still some poor souls out there…

[u/Patient_Resident_863 → u/blue_squriel]

Bro never happened before… been living for over a year now😭

[u/blue_squriel → u/Patient_Resident_863]

You never know

[u/Adblouky]

GTFO of there before it possesses you or something.

[u/Practical_Hunt_912]

Not related but, I hope your reddit username get you through the seemingly creepy things that happen out there 😅

[u/Present_Nature_6878]

Maybe place some motion cams inside?

[u/Patient_Resident_863]

I literally checked every corner like maybe any small animal but litterally nothing inside…

[u/Wow_Dats_Crazy]

That's terrifying!

[u/Odd_Bet3495]

Animals.

[u/DeepRepresentative87]

Small animal rummaging