Yuki-Onna (Japan)

Yuki-Onna, the "Snow Woman," is a ghostly figure associated with snow and cold winter storms in Japanese folklore. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in white robes. Yuki-Onna lures travelers with her beauty before breathing icy, deadly breath upon them, freezing them to death. While some legends portray her as malevolent, others depict her as a more benevolent spirit, protecting the snowy wilderness. Her stories reflect the harshness of winter and the dangers of the cold, snowy landscapes in Japan.