Ubume is the spirit of a woman who died during childbirth, often depicted trying to protect her baby or wandering near temples at night.
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Uma-no-ashi is a bizarre yokai in the form of a horse’s leg that dangles from trees and kicks unsuspecting travelers as they pass beneath.
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Umibōzu is a giant, shadowy spirit of the sea said to appear suddenly and capsize boats, terrifying sailors across Japan’s coasts.
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Umi-nyōbō is a mysterious female sea yokai who steals fish from boats, embodying the untamed and greedy spirit of the ocean.
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Ungaikyō is a mysterious mirror yokai that reveals hidden visions, truths, and illusions, serving as a supernatural tool of insight and sometimes deception.
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Ushi-oni is a terrifying yokai with an ox’s head and monstrous body, known for terrorizing coastal villages and symbolizing chaos and destruction.
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