2020年10月30日 · Japanese folk tales and ghost stories feature many female spirits. Taking on human form as they do, these spirits are very well informed about the nature of the ideal Japanese woman: she must be beautiful, quiet, perceptive, hard working, and devoted to …

2018年9月2日 · The Slit-Mouthed Woman, also known as Kuchisake-onna, is nowadays best-known as the scissor-armed looney from “The Slit-Mouthed Woman”, directed by Kōji Shiraishi, who recklessly kidnaps children.

2022年10月6日 · Female mythological creatures of Japan often seek revenge for infidelity, family shame, or murdered children, thereby challenging social norms of submission and politeness. 1. Nure-Onna. Nure-onna, or “Wet woman” in English, is a type of yokai that resembles a snake-like reptile with a woman’s head. Their name is based on the imagery that ...

Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女, 'Slit-Mouthed Woman')[1] is a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. Described as the malicious spirit, or onryō, of a woman, she partially covers her face with a mask or other item and carries a pair …

2025年1月12日 · The Allure of the Yurei: Women Ghosts in Japanese Culture. I. Introduction to Yurei; II. Historical Context of Women in Japanese Ghost Stories; III. Iconic Yurei Figures in Japanese Mythology; IV. The Cultural Significance of Yurei in Edo Period Literature and Art; V. The Connection Between Yurei and Gender Dynamics; VI.

2025年1月19日 · The enduring legacy of women in Japanese ghost stories highlights the complexities of gender dynamics and cultural identity in Japan. Through haunting narratives of betrayal, revenge, and sorrow, these legends shed light on the historical and contemporary experiences of women.

Originally the name for a kind of small sea fish, [14] in Japanese folklore the term is now applied to the ghost of a woman who had died in childbirth, or "birthing woman ghost". [15] [16] Typically, the ubume asks a passerby to hold her child for just a moment and disappears when her victim takes the swaddled baby. [2]

2025年1月23日 · Japanese ghost stories, known as yūrei, are a fascinating aspect of the country’s rich folklore, steeped in tradition and cultural significance. These stories often feature women in prominent roles, embodying various archetypes that reflect societal attitudes and fears.

2020年5月19日 · From a classical folklore motif to the black haired lady dressed in white in Kabuki Theatre and Japanese horror movies, this ghost called Onryō is still haunting Japan. Clad in her distinct white kimono and long black hair, she will stop at nothing to get her revenge.

2016年1月30日 · Japanese folklore glitters with powerful female spirits and demons who terrorize the living. The common theme of their lives and deaths is transgression: philandering husbands, murdered children...