Japan’s ‘Most Terrifying Staircase’ Looks More Like a Concrete Ladder

Japan said “hold my sake” and built a staircase so steep it looks like someone glued steps to a near-vertical wall, added a rusty handrail for moral support, and called it “access to the river.” Built in the 60s for cheap flood protection and fishing access, it’s now viral as the country’s most terrifying descent – one wrong step and you’re auditioning for a cartoon slip-and-fall. Tourism board’s like, “It’s not safe, but go off, I guess – your funeral!”