A ghostly whale yokai said to appear off the coast of western Japan. Surrounded by strange birds and fish, it brings mis...
779
A supernatural cat yokai known for its ability to shape-shift, speak human languages, and curse households. Bakeneko are...
953
A lively spirit formed from an old straw sandal, the Bakezōri comes to life when neglected. It runs about the house at n...
708
A mythical chicken-like beast that breathes ghostly fire and appears silently in the mountains of Ehime Prefecture, star...
846
An invisible spirit from Japanese folklore known to follow travelers at night, making eerie footstep sounds. Though unse...
908
A malevolent spirit of poverty that brings misfortune and financial ruin to households it inhabits.
695
A haunted biwa (Japanese lute) that takes on a ghostly form, often appearing when neglected or unused.
730
A beloved tale of a magical tanuki who disguises itself as a teakettle to help a kind man prosper.
980
A trembling spirit known to instill an intense sensation of fear or chills, especially when people enter haunted or curs...
954
One of the Four Symbols of Chinese and Japanese mythology, Byakko is the White Tiger of the West, representing metal, au...
1534
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