The shadow of a mysterious woman that appears on the paper doors of haunted houses.
1083
Another name for the kappa—a mischievous and dangerous water-dwelling yokai, revered and feared in Japanese folklore.
887
Fast-moving weasel spirits with sickle-like claws, known for slashing travelers without warning or leaving blood.
1329
A spirit born from an old sake jar, Kameosa is known to provide an endless supply of drink to those who treat it with re...
940
A small yokai known for silently sneaking up and cutting people’s hair, often as a prank or punishment for vanity.
1028
A mysterious spirit said to lurk in bathrooms on New Year’s Eve, frightening those who enter or spying from the shadows.
936
A rare yokai spirit representing wealth and prosperity, appearing as a glowing orb of gold protected by supernatural for...
976
One of the most iconic Japanese yokai, the Kappa is a mischievous water spirit known for its bowl-shaped head, sumo skil...
1612
Karasu-tengu is a crow-headed tengu yokai, known as a mountain warrior spirit with a sharp beak, black wings, and master...
2263
Kasa-obake is a tsukumogami yokai taking the form of a one-eyed paper umbrella with a hopping leg and a long tongue.
1220
Kasha is a fiery, cat-like demon from Japanese folklore known for stealing corpses from funerals or graveyards, often de...
1282
Kashanbō are a winter variant of kappa that migrate into the mountains, often associated with cold-weather mischief and...
754
Katawa-guruma is a flaming wheel yokai bearing a tormented woman, said to be a cursed soul punished for her sins. It hau...
756
Katsura-otoko is a mysterious lunar being said to dwell on the moon, tending a sacred katsura tree. He is portrayed as a...
841
Kawa-akago is a river-dwelling yokai that takes the form of a crying baby. It lures passersby close to the water, often...
820
Kawa-uso is a mischievous river otter yokai known for its shapeshifting powers and playful tricks on humans. It often im...
834
Kawa-zaru is a foul-smelling, cowardly river creature from Japanese folklore. Unlike its cousin the kappa, it avoids con...
787
An Edo-period alternate name for the kappa — the river child of Japanese mythology, used in classical texts and folklore...
210
Kerakera-onna is a towering yokai woman who appears in the sky, laughing maniacally. Her laughter is said to spread drea...
875
Kesaran-pasaran is a tiny white fluffball spirit said to float through the air and bring good fortune to those who captu...
1772
Keukegen is a small, hairy yokai believed to bring disease and bad luck. It hides in dirty corners of homes until the sp...
824
Kijimunaa is a red-haired tree sprite from Okinawa known for its mischievous tricks and deep connection to banyan trees.
826
Kirin is the Japanese name for the mythical Qilin, a creature of peace, wisdom, and prosperity. Often called the Chinese...
2035
Kitsune are supernatural foxes from Japanese folklore, known for their intelligence, shape-shifting abilities, and magic...
1425
A condition in Japanese folklore where a person is believed to be possessed by a fox spirit, causing erratic behavior or...
1401
A woman from Japanese folklore who transformed into a serpent demon after being spurned by the monk Anchin, driven by un...
1075
Tree spirits from Japanese folklore that dwell in ancient or sacred trees. Disturbing a Kodama’s tree is said to bring t...
2066
A mythical bird believed to be the spirit of a mother who died in childbirth, endlessly crying for her child. It echoes...
814
Lion-dog guardians that stand at the entrance of temples and shrines across Japan. They protect against evil and symboli...
989
A deceptive spirit that appears as a crying child or old man. When picked up, it becomes unbearably heavy and crushes th...
761
A leaf-dwelling tengu known for its bird-like appearance and trickster behavior, commonly found in forest folklore.
842
Tiny forest people from Ainu folklore who lived under butterbur leaves and disappeared after being betrayed by humans.
1250
A haunted kosode kimono from Japanese folklore, inhabited by ghostly hands that reach out from its sleeves.
797
A chilling urban legend of a woman with a slit mouth who asks “Am I pretty?”—with deadly consequences depending on your...
1383
A tiny, fox-like spirit used by sorcerers in Japanese folklore for magical purposes such as possession, spying, and misc...
993
A guardian spirit believed to inhabit Japanese warehouses, protecting stored goods and ensuring prosperity.
771
A ghostly fireball yokai resembling a jellyfish that drifts silently through the air, believed to be a soul lost at sea.
869
A vengeful skeletal spirit that rises from wells where unburied corpses were cast away, seeking justice and remembrance.
829
A legendary nine-tailed fox with immense magical power, associated with both divine protection and dangerous seduction.
3672
The Japanese vampire, inspired by Western legends, known for drinking blood and blending superstition with modern horror...
2464
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