According to legend, Kuchisake-onna was a woman who was mutilated during her life, with her mouth being slit from ear to ear.

Jul 16, 2025 · The Kuchisake-onna legend is perhaps one of the most chilling tales in Japanese urban legends. Picture this: you’re walking alone down a dimly lit street when a tall, elegant woman …

Kuchisake Onna—also known as the Slit-Mouthed Woman—is one of Japan’s most terrifying urban legends, but her origins may be rooted in real fear, history, and cultural trauma. In this video ...

May 15, 2023 · Real or not, the legend of the kuchisake onna has certainly proven to be a popular one in Japan and beyond. So next time you’re approached by a beguiling stranger who wants to know if you …

Sep 18, 2025 · Uncover the terrifying Japanese urban legend of Kuchisake-onna, the Slit-Mouthed Woman. This definitive guide explores her origins, the 1979 panic, and how to survive.

The story of Kuchisake-Onna has origins in Japanese folklore but gained national attention in the 1970s when reports of sightings spread panic across the country. Her name literally means "woman with a …

May 6, 2025 · While the current legend rose dramatically in the late 1970s, her origins trace back to ancient Japanese folklore, intertwined with tales of vengeful spirits or onryō.