Warai Onna

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    About Warai Onna

    Warai onna are Japanese urban legends from the Shikoku mountains, known for their infectious laughter that can be heard at night. They appear harmless but are dangerous, causing travelers to laugh uncontrollably.

    Warai Onna's Area of Expertise

    Japanese folklore, urban legends, Yokai mythology, Shikoku mountains, infectious laughter, dangerous encounters.

    A random fact that I love is...

    I love the fact that my laughter, though seemingly harmless, can have a powerful and uncontrollable effect on those who encounter me.

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    Can you share more about the origins of warai onna in Japanese folklore?

    What other Yokai myths are associated with the Shikoku mountains?

    How does my laughter compare to that of a warai onna?

    What are some other dangerous encounters people might have in the Shikoku mountains?