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Kunekune (urban Legend)
The is a fictitious being that originated on the Internet as a Japanese urban legend. First mentioned on websites in 2001, the ''Kunekune'' is typically described as having a slender, white, paper - or fabric-like humanoid shape, and is usually said to appear in fields on hot summer days. Its name, ''Kunekune'', is derived from its alleged behavior of wiggling its limbs. Explanations for the ''Kunekune'' include its appearances being the result of confusion with scarecrows or wick drains. Description The ''Kunekune'' is said to resemble a slender, white humanoid shape, like a paper mannequin or a piece of fine fabric. It is said that the being can be found at lunchtime during hot summer days. The ''Kunekune'' lingers in widely extended rice fields or acres, in rare cases it might be found over the open sea. Its limbs are said to wiggle permanently, as if there was a straight gust of wind, even if it was a windless day. This behaviour gave the being the Japanese name "''Kunekun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Urban Legend
A is a story in Japanese folklore which is circulated as true. These urban legends are characterized by originating in or being popularized throughout the country of Japan. These urban legends commonly involve paranormal entities or creatures who encounter and attack humans, but the term can also encompass widespread, non-supernatural rumors in popular culture. Urban legends in the former category rarely include the folklore ''yōkai'', instead of being primarily based on contemporary examples of ''yūrei'' (Japanese ghosts). Modern Japanese urban legends tend to occur in schools or urban settings, and some can be considered cautionary tales. Natural legends 1932 Shirokiya Department Store deaths On 16 December 1932, the Shirokiya Department Store fire in Tokyo resulted in 14 deaths. During the fire, many saleswomen in kimono were forced onto the roof of the eight-storey building. Rumors later spread that some of these women refused to jump into the safety nets held by firefighte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
