TED-Ed: Japan's scariest ghost story | Kit Brooks

Oiwa, trapped in a cruel marriage to the samurai Iemon, faces betrayal and murder. Her father, who tried to end her marriage, is killed by Iemon. A doctor schemes to marry his granddaughter to Iemon, leading to Oiwa's poisoning. In her final moments, Oiwa curses Iemon. Iemon remarries but is haunted by Oiwa's ghost, leading to a series of tragic events. Oiwa's spirit exacts revenge, killing Iemon's family and driving him to madness. Her story becomes a famous kabuki performance, remembered for its dramatic effects and enduring legacy.

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