Kuchisake-onna

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Say yes — she cuts your mouth. Say no — she kills you. Answer "so-so" or throw sweets at her feet to buy time. Urban Japan, 1979 school panic.

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Kuchisake-onna 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 to hide her scar and carries a pair of scissors, a knife, or some other sharp object. She is most often described as a tall woman of about 175–180 cm ; however, some people believe she is up to 243.84 cm tall, having long straight black hair, white hands, pale skin, and otherwise being considered beautiful.

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