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    Yuki-onna (雪女, lit.'snow woman') is a spirit or yōkai in Japanese folklore that is often depicted in Japanese literature, films, or animation. [1]

  2. The Snow Woman ( Japanese: 怪談雪女郎, Hepburn: Kaidan Yukijorō, lit. 'Ghost Story of the Snow Woman') is a 1968 Japanese fantasy horror film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka and produced by Daiei Film.

  3. In Japanese, Yuki-onna translates as “snow woman”. As to be expected, the snow and ice play an important role in the tales of Yuki-onna, and she is more prevalent in the mountainous regions of Japan, or in the colder months of the year.

  4. Dec 13, 2016 · The legend of Yuki-onna (the snow woman) comes from The Land of the Rising Sun. This beautiful but dangerous character may be a personification of death in a severe snow storm. Japanese legends do tend to mention her ability to turn humans to ice.

  5. Yuki-Onna, also known as the Snow Woman, is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with long black hair and pale skin, wearing a white kimono. Her name translates to “snow woman” in English, and she is associated with winter and snowstorms.

  6. Dec 27, 2023 · Yuki-onna, which translates to “snow woman” in English, is a supernatural being from Japanese folklore. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with long black hair and pale skin, who appears during snowstorms and cold winter nights. What are the origins of Yuki-onna?

  7. Mar 2, 2022 · One of the most attractive is Yuki Onna, otherwise known as snow woman, snow ghost, or even snow monster, depending on how she interacts with humans in different parts of Japan. Yuki Onna uses the kanji 雪 (yuki; snow) with 女 (onna; woman) to mean Snow Woman.