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A ghostly wall yokai that blocks the path of nighttime travelers, appearing as an invisible barrier in Japanese folklore...
648
Soragami is a disciplinary tengu-like demon summoned to punish spiritual wrongdoing. It appears in stormy forms and enac...
648
A ghostly blue heron said to shimmer with supernatural fire as it moves through swamps and riverbanks.
647
Gangi-kozō is a fish-loving water yokai often seen lurking near riverbanks or harbor steps, quietly watching for its nex...
647
An old-woman spirit who hides under the floor in abandoned storerooms and startles or haunts intruders.
645
Sōtangitsune is a legendary fox spirit from Kyoto, known for its refined wisdom, shapeshifting abilities, and connection...
645
A mysterious flickering flame from Kōchi Prefecture said to drift playfully through the night fields.
643
An eerie old woman who whispers for sweet sake and leaves sickness in her wake if you respond.
642
A leaf-dwelling tengu known for its bird-like appearance and trickster behavior, commonly found in forest folklore.
642
Setotaishō is a yokai warrior born from the shards of discarded pottery. Said to haunt kilns and storerooms, he represen...
642
A legendary dog from Zenkō-ji Temple, famous for defeating the sarugami—a monkey god who demanded human sacrifices.
639
Garappa is a river-dwelling yokai native to Kyūshū. A regional variation of the more well-known kappa, it is mischievous...
638
Kashanbō are a winter variant of kappa that migrate into the mountains, often associated with cold-weather mischief and...
638
A celestial maiden from Amami Ōshima whose radiant form bridges heaven and island folklore.
637
Kawa-akago is a river-dwelling yokai that takes the form of a crying baby. It lures passersby close to the water, often...
637
Katawa-guruma is a flaming wheel yokai bearing a tormented woman, said to be a cursed soul punished for her sins. It hau...
634
A mysterious yokai that resembles a Buddhist monk but is believed to be a transformed char fish, appearing along rivers...
631
Another name for the tsuchinoko serpent, a snake-like creature said to inhabit the mountainous regions of Japan, known f...
631
Tatami-tataki is a poltergeist known for beating the tatami mats at night, creating eerie noises in haunted or abandoned...
630
Tsurube-otoshi is a monstrous yokai that drops from the treetops to crush or consume people passing underneath at night.
628
A long obi (kimono sash) that has transformed into a vengeful spirit, often taking the form of a snake.
625
A towering one-eyed monk-like spirit from Sado Island, known to appear at night and terrify travelers with its stare.
623
A ghostly horse’s head said to hang from trees on Kyūshū, emitting eerie cries and bringing misfortune.
622
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