Urban legend is a folklore that is legendary in certain areas. In fact, this urban legend is the same as a fairy tale, but because the story has been around since ancient times, people believe the story is true. Not only in Indonesia, in fact Japan also has so many scary legends.

In Japan, this type of horror story has another name, namely Toshi Densetsu or Japanese urban legend. This is a Japanese folk legend that is widely circulated in modern society, usually about spiritual beings who usually disturb or harm humans.

The following is the most famous urban legend from Japan which is still a mystery and terrifying to this day.

1. Kuchisake Onna

Maybe you have heard about this urban legend. Kuchisake Onna is a scary urban legend about a woman who looks ordinary when wearing a mask. However, she can appear before those walking alone at night, and usually approaches children.

When she approached them, the woman would ask, "Am I beautiful?" If they answered "no", the person would be killed with scissors. Meanwhile, if they answered "beautiful", she would remove the mask to reveal her mouth, which was torn up to her ears. But there is something new, if you answer "I don't know" then she will be confused and the person can run away from her.

2. Teke-Teke

The second urban legend is Teke-Teke. It is believed that this story was about a female student who tripped and fell onto the train tracks. Then her body was cut when an oncoming train hit her. The wandering spirit is said to use her hands as feet. She can approach her targets very quickly. If caught, she will kill and split the victim's body in two with her sickle.

The reason the urban legend is called Teke-Teke is because when she drags her body on the ground, a sound like "teke-teke" is heard.

3. Okiku Doll

The Okiku doll is a 40 cm high doll wearing kimono that can found at Mannenji Temple in Iwamizawa, Hokkaido. This doll was found with its hair cut. But as time goes by, this doll's hair continues to grow.

The doll was originally owned by a girl named Okiku who she got from her older brother in 1918. However, tragically, the 2 year old child died and her spirit is believed to still reside in her beloved doll.

Until now you can find her at Mannenji Temple.

4. The Red Room Curse

The Red Room Curse is told by the appearance of a pop-up on a computer page that says "Do you like the red room?". After clicking, a series of questions will appear until finally your name will appear in the list.

It is believed that anyone who receives this mysterious message will be found dead with the walls painted red from the victim's blood.

5. Tomino no Jigoku

Tomino no Jigoku is a death poem that can kill anyone who dares to read it out loud. According to legend, if someone dares to read Tomino's poetry, they will invite death or disaster for themself.

According to legend, this story begins with Tomino, a disabled child who wrote scary poetry. Then his parents locked Tomino up and didn't give him food. Because of this, Tomino died in an unnatural death.

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6. Aka Manto

Aka Manto is one of the most popular toilet ghost legends in Japan. Wearing a red cape, he will haunt his victims and ask whether they want blue or red tissue. If the victim answers red, then Aka Manto will cut the victim's neck until their entire body is covered in red blood. However, if the victim chooses blue, Aka Manto will strangle the victim's neck until their body turns blue. But all one has to do is answer, “no paper.” so they can escape from Aka Manto.

The story of Aka Manto is believed to be that in the past the ghost was a man who lived with good looks. However, because of his good looks, he was always terrorized by many fans, so he decided to commit suicide using a mask and robe in the toilet.

7. Kokkuri-san Game

Kokkuri-san Game is a game that is similar to Jelangkung in Indonesia. In this game, you need a paper with hiragana letters written on it and a coin. The index finger of each participant must stick to the coin on the paper. After Kokkuri-san's summoning spell is recited, the coins will move to indicate that a spirit has come.

Just like Jelangkung, Kokkuri-san Game also requires participants not to forget to say goodbye to Kokkuri-san after the game is finished or else they will be haunted forever.

8. Kiyotaki Tonneru

Kiyotaki Tonneru or the Kiyotaki Tunnel in Indonesian. Kiyotaki Tunnel is a link between Arashiyama and Sagakiyotaki in Kyoto Prefecture. This tunnel was built in 1927, and is built with a length of 444 meters. The number 4 is reportedly a number that is cursed and considered unlucky in Japan.

It is reported that there are often mystical events in the tunnel. And invisible creatures like to ride in the back seat of cars. Therefore, it is very rare for people around there to pass through, even though the tunnel can still be used.

Those are eight urban legends which to this day are still believed by Japanese people, and have become myths that must not be violated. Don't forget to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram for more news about games and anime on Dunia Games.

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