Example Article

This is a template to help you write an urban legend article. You can delete this article and replace it with a real one.

1. Overview

Summarize the story in one or two sentences. Also mention when and where it began to spread.

2. Story

Describe the story itself. If there are multiple versions, separate them as “Version 1,” “Version 2,” and so on.

3. Authenticity debate

Summarize the evidence that the story really happened, as well as the evidence that it was made up. Don’t draw a conclusion either way; include both sides.

Cross-checked by AI

Estimated dateMar 1979 ~ Aug 1979

Source 1 states that it became popular across Japan sometime between spring and summer 1979.

Timeline

Date ▲	Event
Apr 1979	The first sightings began circulating near elementary schools in the Osaka area.
Jun 1979	Similar sightings were subsequently reported in various parts of the country.

Verified facts

A Japanese urban legend featuring a woman whose face is covered by a mask or similar item.
The woman carries a sharp weapon such as scissors or a knife.
She asks her victims whether she is pretty.

Points of dispute

Height: Some claim she is 175–180 cm tall, while others say she is over 2 m tall.