Noppera-Bo the Faceless People | 4 True Scary Stories

Author: Sarah Powell and Tobie Jones
Published: Mon 23 Oct 2023
Episode Link: https://bio.link/twwp

The topic of this week's episode is the Noppera-Bo from Japanese folklore. We share an introduction piece along with three, true scary stories.

A Yōkai is a term used in Japanese folklore to refer to various supernatural beings, monsters, and spirits. These creatures can encompass a wide range of forms, from mischievous and harmless beings to malicious and dangerous entities. Yōkai are deeply ingrained in Japanese culture and have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and entertainment throughout history. They often possess unique characteristics and abilities. Some well-known examples of Yōkai include Kitsune (a fox spirit), Tanuki (a raccoon dog spirit), Kappa (a water-dwelling creature), and Yuki-onna (a snow woman).

There also exists a mysterious entity known as the Noppera-bō, known as the faceless ghost. This Yōkai assumes the form of a humanoid figure, but lacks a face. It is often misidentified as a mujina, a term hailing from ancient Japan denoting a badger or raccoon dog. Nevertheless, the Noppera-bō predominantly takes on the guise of a fellow human, concealing its true nature. Legend say that these beings possess the ability to shapeshift into Noppera-bō.

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