Who is Yuki-Onna? The Snow Woman?
We recently wrote about the “Slit-Mouthed Woman” in Japanese folklore, Kuchisake-onna, and today we’re discussing a similar spirit entity known as Yuki-onna. She is one of the most widely known yōkai throughout Japan and is a key feature in many folk tales across the country. But who exactly is Yuki-onna? What did she look like? … Read more