Ritual ogres from the Oga Peninsula, used in New Year traditions to scare laziness out of children and adults.
934
A giant catfish from Japanese mythology believed to cause earthquakes when it thrashes about underground.
1025
An old-woman spirit who hides under the floor in abandoned storerooms and startles or haunts intruders.
782
A kettle spirit whose ringing sound is a good omen or a sign of divine presence in Japanese folklore.
724
A spook-disease which causes a woman to grow immensely fat and lethargic while sleeping, often attributed to spiritual i...
892
A bakeneko with a split tail, known for dark magical powers, necromancy, and vengeance against cruel humans.
1493
A cat yokai in the form of a young girl, blending innocence with mysterious feline powers.
1389
A monster which appears as a young woman and sucks all of the flesh off of its victim's body.
1174
A fish person or mermaid in Japanese folklore, said to grant longevity if eaten, but also brings misfortune.
1208
A supernatural wall or flying squirrel-like yokai that blocks travelers or glides across the night sky.
847
A faceless ghost that appears in human form before revealing a blank, featureless face to unsuspecting victims.
1073
Another name for the tsuchinoko serpent, a snake-like creature said to inhabit the mountainous regions of Japan, known f...
830
A vicious human-like monster whose head detaches from its body and flies through the night in search of prey.
1641
An animated lump of decaying human flesh that wanders abandoned places, emitting a horrific stench.
842
A mysterious yokai that sneaks into homes during busy times, acting like the master of the house and sipping tea uninvit...
1171
A deceptive yokai with the body of a snake and the head of a woman. She appears near the shore, luring victims with a fa...
1269
A disturbing yokai resembling a decayed blackened corpse with dangling eyeballs, said to sneak out of Buddhist altars at...
905
A ghostly wall yokai that blocks the path of nighttime travelers, appearing as an invisible barrier in Japanese folklore...
790
A tsukumogami born from an old mortar, the Nyūbachibō is a kitchen spirit that comes to life when neglected or disrespec...
729
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