Ubume is the spirit of a woman who died during childbirth, often depicted trying to protect her baby or wandering near t...
930
Uma-no-ashi is a bizarre yokai in the form of a horse’s leg that dangles from trees and kicks unsuspecting travelers as...
711
Umi-nyōbō is a mysterious female sea yokai who steals fish from boats, embodying the untamed and greedy spirit of the oc...
594
Umibōzu is a giant, shadowy spirit of the sea said to appear suddenly and capsize boats, terrifying sailors across Japan...
995
Ungaikyō is a mysterious mirror yokai that reveals hidden visions, truths, and illusions, serving as a supernatural tool...
770
Ushi-oni is a terrifying yokai with an ox’s head and monstrous body, known for terrorizing coastal villages and symboliz...
766
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