Ubume

Ubume, pronounced "oo-boo-may", is a supernatural creature from Japanese folklore that resembles a ghostly woman or spirit. It is said that an ubume is a woman who dies while pregnant or during childbirth, leaving her baby behind.

Some stories say that the ubume will appear to people holding her baby and asking them to take care of it. Other stories say that the ubume will come to people in their dreams, asking them to take care of her child. Either way, those who do not help the ubume or her baby suffer terrible consequences, such as illness, bad luck, or even death.

Ubume are said to be very powerful and can even control the weather. They are often depicted as having long, flowing hair and wearing a white kimono. Some stories say that they can change their shape or disappear completely.

Overall, ubume are a spooky and mysterious part of Japanese folklore, and it's best to be kind and helpful if you ever encounter one.