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Teke Teke

While Kuchisake-onna embodies the fear of vanity, Teke Teke represents the visceral horror of accidents and dehumanized urban life. It is one of …

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Kuchisake-onna: The Slit-Mouthed Woman

A figure representing Japanese social anxiety, the Kuchisake-onna, or 'Slit-Mouthed Woman', haunts modern Tokyo and Kyoto, embodying the fear of appearance and conformity.