A woman is attacked by the Kamikiri (“Hair-Cutter”) on her way to the toilet. Translation in comments. Print by Utagawa Yoshifuji. Japan, 1868 [1675×2300]
A woman is attacked by the Kamikiri (“Hair-Cutter”) on her way to the toilet. Translation in comments. Print by Utagawa Yoshifuji. Japan, 1868 [1675×2300]
As the saying goes, there are no such things as monsters. But there may be odd stories that prove the exception. It was the 20th day of the 4th month, at a noble’s estate in Banchō district (in Tokyo). A maid, who had served the estate for many years, left her bedroom around midnight to use the outhouse.
Suddenly, she was attacked by a pitch-black, unknown being. It hit her on the head, causing her to fall and lose consciousness. The noise alerted others, who came to her aid. Slowly, she regained consciousness. But her hairknot had been cut off, and was found lying 2-3 *ken* (12-18 feet) away. The pitch-black being was said to resemble a cat, and its fur was like velvet.
This is a true story, taken from a reputable source and presented as such.”
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[Museum](https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1915-0823-0-390). Caption on top:
“The Strange Tale of the Kamikiri
As the saying goes, there are no such things as monsters. But there may be odd stories that prove the exception. It was the 20th day of the 4th month, at a noble’s estate in Banchō district (in Tokyo). A maid, who had served the estate for many years, left her bedroom around midnight to use the outhouse.
Suddenly, she was attacked by a pitch-black, unknown being. It hit her on the head, causing her to fall and lose consciousness. The noise alerted others, who came to her aid. Slowly, she regained consciousness. But her hairknot had been cut off, and was found lying 2-3 *ken* (12-18 feet) away. The pitch-black being was said to resemble a cat, and its fur was like velvet.
This is a true story, taken from a reputable source and presented as such.”
Looks like a bear.
Well that’s a horrifying depiction
You cant convince me that’s not No Face