The Legend of Kuchisake-onna (the Slit-Mouthed Woman

Kuchisake-onna, or the Slit-Mouthed Woman, is a terrifying figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore. Her name translates to “Slit-Mouthed Woman,” and she is known for her malicious spirit and her partially hidden face. It is believed that Kuchisake-onna was a woman whose mouth was slit from ear to ear while she was alive, and the story of this vengeful spirit can be traced back to the Edo period in Japan.

The legend of Kuchisake-onna tells of a malicious spirit who approaches children and asks them if she is beautiful. If the child answers “yes”, she will reveal that the corners of her mouth are slit. She then asks the child a second time if they still think she is beautiful, and if the child answers “no”, she will kill them. If the child answers “yes” a second time, she will slit the child’s mouth to match her own.

The story of Kuchisake-onna was first popularized in the late 1970s, and has become a popular figure in Japan’s modern urban legends. It is believed that she was once a samurai’s wife who was murdered by her husband after she was caught having an affair. It is said that her spirit rises up in search of revenge on innocent children.

The legend of Kuchisake-onna has been adapted in various forms in modern media such as films, television shows, and books. The most famous adaptation is the…