イヤヤ · yurei · Akita Prefecture

Iyaya

Iyaya is the spirit of a girl who perished by a river. Her image is that of a sorrowful girl in white, often seen weeping near the water's edge. She symbolizes loss and the tragic fate of young lives taken too soon.

Legend

Tales tell of how Iyaya lured travelers to their doom, seeking companionship in her eternal loneliness. Those who hear her cries are warned to pay respect or risk becoming lost in sorrow.