YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore

5:10 AM to 5:40 AM

Saturday 17 October

The Kuchisake-Onna is a Yokai described in Gifu in the 1970s who requests affirmation of her beauty, then reveals a disfigured mouth. We interview locals to learn the background of her appearance

YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore airs on NHK World - Japan HD at 5:10 AM, Saturday 17 October. (New.)

Topics

Arts ➝ Culture (without music)

General

Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics

Foreign Countries ➝ Expeditions

Spritual ➝ Religious

News ➝ Current Affairs

Documentary