The Teke Teke and 8 Foot Tall Woman

In this episode, we explore two fascinating Japanese Yokai legends: the Teke Teke and the Hachishakusama (Eight-Foot-Tall Woman).

The Teke Teke is the vengeful spirit of a schoolgirl who was bullied, fell onto train tracks, and was cut in half by a train. Now she drags her torso around with her spine exposed, making a distinctive “teke teke” sound with her claw-like fingers, asking victims where her legs are.

Only a specific answer will save you from being torn apart.

We also discuss the frightening Hachishakusama, an eight-foot-tall woman in white who haunts children, making a deep “po po po” sound before taking them away forever. Unlike many other Yokai, she’s not bound to a specific location, making her particularly dangerous.

We share a detailed encounter story that illustrates the elaborate protective measures Japanese families might take to shield children who have been “liked” by this entity, including the use of religious artifacts and specific rituals to confuse and evade her.