Explore the legendary Yokai, spirits, and creatures

Taka-onna
Yokai

Taka-onna (高女)

A mysterious female yokai with the ability to stretch her body to immense heights in order to peer into second-story windows, often appearing suddenly to frighten people.

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Tamamo-no-Mae
Yokai

Tamamo-no-Mae (玉藻前)

A legendary nine-tailed fox spirit who disguised herself as a courtesan. She caused disasters in the imperial court and was eventually sealed into the Killing Stone.

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Tankororin
Yokai

Tankororin (たんころりん)

An eerie yokai formed from an unharvested persimmon left to rot, glowing faintly and rolling across roads to spook travelers at night.

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Tanuki
Animal Spirit

Tanuki (狸)

A magical raccoon dog from Japanese folklore known for shape-shifting and playing harmless tricks on humans, often seen as a bringer of good fortune.

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Tatami-tataki
Yokai

Tatami-tataki (畳叩き)

Tatami-tataki is a poltergeist known for beating the tatami mats at night, creating eerie noises in haunted or abandoned homes.

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Tengu
Yokai

Tengu (天狗)

Tengu are legendary yokai with bird-like features and supernatural powers, known for dwelling in the mountains and challenging the arrogant.

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Tenjōname
Yokai

Tenjōname (天井嘗)

Tenjōname is a creepy yokai known for haunting unkempt homes and licking the ceilings with its long tongue, leaving behind stains.

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Tennin
Yokai

Tennin (天人)

Tennin are celestial women from Buddhist mythology, often seen as graceful, divine beings who descend to Earth in flowing robes to perform dances or deliver messages.

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Te-no-me
Yokai

Te-no-me (手の目)

Te-no-me is the ghost of a blind man who has eyes on the palms of his hands. It is said to wander cemeteries, seeking the one who wronged him in life.

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Tesso
Yokai

Tesso (鉄鼠)

Tesso is the vengeful spirit of the monk Raigō who transformed into a swarm of rats to destroy his enemies after being wronged.

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Tōfu-kozō
Yokai

Tōfu-kozō (豆腐小僧)

Tōfu-kozō is a small yokai boy who silently offers tofu to passersby, typically harmless but eerie in folklore.

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Toire-no-Hanakosan
Yokai

Toire-no-Hanakosan (トイレの花子さん)

Toire-no-Hanakosan is the ghost of a schoolgirl said to haunt the third stall of school restrooms, featured in one of Japan's most iconic urban legends.

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Tōtetsu
Yokai

Tōtetsu (饕餮)

Tōtetsu is the Japanese interpretation of the Taotie, a legendary Chinese beast known for its greed and monstrous appetite.

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Tsurara-onna
Yokai

Tsurara-onna (氷柱女)

Tsurara-onna is a wintry yokai formed from icicles, appearing as a beautiful woman during cold nights.

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Tsuchigumo
Yokai

Tsuchigumo (土蜘蛛)

Tsuchigumo is a monstrous spider yokai that traps warriors using illusions and was famously defeated by Minamoto no Yorimitsu.

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Tsuchikorobi
Yokai

Tsuchikorobi (土転び)

Tsuchikorobi is a tumbling monster said to roll down forested slopes and knock over travelers, often used as a warning for those wandering alone.

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Tsuchinoko
Yokai

Tsuchinoko (槌の子)

Tsuchinoko is a short, fat snake-like creature from Japanese folklore known for its elusive nature, ability to jump, and trickster personality.

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Tsukumogami
Yokai

Tsukumogami (付喪神)

Tsukumogami are household items that come to life after a hundred years, becoming sentient yokai, often mischievous or vengeful.

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Tsurube-otoshi
Yokai

Tsurube-otoshi (釣瓶落とし)

Tsurube-otoshi is a monstrous yokai that drops from the treetops to crush or consume people passing underneath at night.

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Taimatsumaru
Yokai

Taimatsumaru (松明丸)

Taimatsumaru is a tengu surrounded in demonic fire, known for testing spiritual travelers and symbolizing the dangers and revelations of flame.

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