The shadow of a mysterious woman that appears on the paper doors of haunted houses.
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Another name for the kappa—a mischievous and dangerous water-dwelling yokai, revered and feared in Japanese folklore.
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Fast-moving weasel spirits with sickle-like claws, known for slashing travelers without warning or leaving blood.
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A small yokai known for silently sneaking up and cutting people’s hair, often as a prank or punishment for vanity.
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A spirit born from an old sake jar, Kameosa is known to provide an endless supply of drink to those who treat it with respect.
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A mysterious spirit said to lurk in bathrooms on New Year’s Eve, frightening those who enter or spying from the shadows.
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A rare yokai spirit representing wealth and prosperity, appearing as a glowing orb of gold protected by supernatural forces.
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One of the most iconic Japanese yokai, the Kappa is a mischievous water spirit known for its bowl-shaped head, sumo skills, and love of cucumbers.
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Karasu-tengu is a crow-headed tengu yokai, known as a mountain warrior spirit with a sharp beak, black wings, and mastery of martial arts.
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Kasa-obake is a tsukumogami yokai taking the form of a one-eyed paper umbrella with a hopping leg and a long tongue.
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Kasha is a fiery, cat-like demon from Japanese folklore known for stealing corpses from funerals or graveyards, often descending from the sky with flames.
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Kashanbō are a winter variant of kappa that migrate into the mountains, often associated with cold-weather mischief and strange mountain legends.
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Katawa-guruma is a flaming wheel yokai bearing a tormented woman, said to be a cursed soul punished for her sins. It haunts dark roads, wailing through the night.
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Katsura-otoko is a mysterious lunar being said to dwell on the moon, tending a sacred katsura tree. He is portrayed as a beautiful, melancholic man, representing celestial isolation and unearthly beauty.
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Kawa-akago is a river-dwelling yokai that takes the form of a crying baby. It lures passersby close to the water, often resulting in danger or drowning. This eerie creature is both tragic and terrifying.
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Kawa-uso is a mischievous river otter yokai known for its shapeshifting powers and playful tricks on humans. It often impersonates people and lures them into strange or humorous situations by rivers.
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Kawa-zaru is a foul-smelling, cowardly river creature from Japanese folklore. Unlike its cousin the kappa, it avoids confrontation and is known for fleeing and hiding from humans.
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Kerakera-onna is a towering yokai woman who appears in the sky, laughing maniacally. Her laughter is said to spread dread and bring misfortune to those who hear it.
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Kesaran-pasaran is a tiny white fluffball spirit said to float through the air and bring good fortune to those who capture it.
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Keukegen is a small, hairy yokai believed to bring disease and bad luck. It hides in dirty corners of homes until the space is cleaned.
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Kijimunaa is a red-haired tree sprite from Okinawa known for its mischievous tricks and deep connection to banyan trees.
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Kirin is the Japanese name for the mythical Qilin, a creature of peace, wisdom, and prosperity. Often called the Chinese unicorn, it combines features of deer, dragon, and ox.
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Kitsune are supernatural foxes from Japanese folklore, known for their intelligence, shape-shifting abilities, and magical nature. They are often tricksters or divine messengers associated with Inari.
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A condition in Japanese folklore where a person is believed to be possessed by a fox spirit, causing erratic behavior or illness.
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A woman from Japanese folklore who transformed into a serpent demon after being spurned by the monk Anchin, driven by unrequited love and burning rage.
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Tree spirits from Japanese folklore that dwell in ancient or sacred trees. Disturbing a Kodama’s tree is said to bring terrible misfortune.
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A mythical bird believed to be the spirit of a mother who died in childbirth, endlessly crying for her child. It echoes maternal sorrow and haunting presence in Japanese folklore.
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Lion-dog guardians that stand at the entrance of temples and shrines across Japan. They protect against evil and symbolize purity, power, and divine presence.
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A deceptive spirit that appears as a crying child or old man. When picked up, it becomes unbearably heavy and crushes the victim.
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A leaf-dwelling tengu known for its bird-like appearance and trickster behavior, commonly found in forest folklore.
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Tiny forest people from Ainu folklore who lived under butterbur leaves and disappeared after being betrayed by humans.
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A haunted kosode kimono from Japanese folklore, inhabited by ghostly hands that reach out from its sleeves.
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A chilling urban legend of a woman with a slit mouth who asks “Am I pretty?”—with deadly consequences depending on your answer.
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A tiny, fox-like spirit used by sorcerers in Japanese folklore for magical purposes such as possession, spying, and mischief.
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A guardian spirit believed to inhabit Japanese warehouses, protecting stored goods and ensuring prosperity.
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A ghostly fireball yokai resembling a jellyfish that drifts silently through the air, believed to be a soul lost at sea.
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A vengeful skeletal spirit that rises from wells where unburied corpses were cast away, seeking justice and remembrance.
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A legendary nine-tailed fox with immense magical power, associated with both divine protection and dangerous seduction.
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The Japanese vampire, inspired by Western legends, known for drinking blood and blending superstition with modern horror.
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