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Yuki-Onna, The Snow Ghost of Japan

December 3, 2016 Yesterday's Myths & Mysteries Leave a comment

In Japanese folklore, supernatural entities and phenomena are known as yōkai, and they come in many different shapes and sizes, good and bad. Some are monsters, some are demons. Others are shapeshifters, ghosts, or various inexplicable manifestations. You know, the sorts of things we often cover here. They’re all unique in ...

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Kuchisake-Onna, the Slit-Mouthed Woman

July 1, 2013 Yesterday's Myths & Mysteries

“Watashi kirei?” she asks. Am I pretty? Your answer will determine your fate. Say “No,” and she will cut off your head. Say nothing, and she will cut you in half. Say “Yes,” and she will give you scar, a cut from the corners of your mouth up to your ...

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Tsunami Survivors See “Ghosts” In Japan

March 11, 2013 Paranormal

The devastating earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan in 2011 left many far-reaching scars on the land and its people. The effects of nuclear meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the collapsed infrastructure, and the over 15,000 confirmed deaths are still felt to this day. This day, ...