テケテケ · yurei · Osaka

Teke Teke

Teke Teke is the spirit of a woman who was mutilated by a train after falling onto the tracks. She famously travels on her hands, dragging her severed torso behind her. This modern urban legend from the Showa era encapsulates themes of tragedy and retribution, often frightening those who wander alone at night.

Legend

The legend often depicts her as a schoolgirl who met a gruesome fate while attempting to cross train tracks. The sound of her claws or her dragging body, described as ‘teke teke’, heralds her approach, warning victims of her presence before she seeks vengeance for her suffering.