お歯黒べったり · kitsune · Regional

Ohaguro Bettari

Ohaguro Bettari is a fox spirit known to deceive young men by transforming into an alluring woman with blackened teeth, a traditional cosmetic practice in Japan. This yokai is often portrayed as mischievous, using her beauty to lure victims into dark places.

Legend

It is said that one young man fell for her tricks, only to discover her true form, becoming cursed to wander alone, warning others of her seduction.