A wise beast from Chinese mythology known as Bai Ze in Chinese, who appeared to the emperor to reveal the names and attributes of 11,520 kinds of demons.
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A clever fox yokai known for disguising itself as a Buddhist priest to deceive humans.
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A terrifying mask used in Noh theater representing a woman turned demon from jealousy and rage.
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A beautiful yet deadly yokai with barbed, prehensile hair used to ensnare and kill unsuspecting men.
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A legendary dog from Zenkō-ji Temple, famous for defeating the sarugami—a monkey god who demanded human sacrifices.
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These crabs bear faces resembling fallen Heike warriors, said to embody the spirits of those who perished in the Battle of Dan-no-ura.
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A mysterious, ape-like creature seen in the forests of Hiroshima Prefecture, often considered Japan’s version of Bigfoot.
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A fearsome god or spirit responsible for droughts. It is said to dry up the land wherever it appears, withering crops and causing famine.
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A mysterious glowing orb believed to be the soul of a recently deceased person, floating through the night air.
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A cyclopean childlike spirit who startles humans by suddenly appearing with a single eye in the center of its face.
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A ghostly woman who appears beautiful at first but is truly a skeleton; she visits her former lover and drains his life.
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A respectful term for the dead, often used to refer to the soul after passing. In Japanese folklore, hotoke may manifest as peaceful spirits or return as ghosts if not properly honored.
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A legendary night procession of a hundred demons and spirits. Anyone witnessing it without protection would meet a dreadful fate. The event is often depicted in Japanese scrolls and folklore as a surreal and dangerous parade through the streets.
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A strange yokai covered in countless blinking eyes. It guards sacred places and temples from intruders, silently watching from the shadows. Each eye is said to hold supernatural powers.
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A hairy kappa-like creature known for sneaking into baths and leaving hair everywhere. While mischievous, it can become deadly if its hospitality is not respected.
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A playful yokai that resembles a small child carrying a gourd. Though harmless, it may startle passersby at night by popping out from shadows.
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