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Kasha is a fiery, cat-like demon from Japanese folklore known for stealing corpses from funerals or graveyards, often de...
1045
A mysterious, ape-like creature seen in the forests of Hiroshima Prefecture, often considered Japan’s version of Bigfoot...
1034
The Japanese god of wind, depicted as a fierce, green-skinned deity carrying a large bag of wind on his shoulders.
1018
A magical raccoon dog from Japanese folklore known for shape-shifting and playing harmless tricks on humans, often seen...
1017
Deadly snake deities from Hitachi Province that brought death to those who saw them. Yato-no-kami were exterminated to p...
1010
A mysterious yokai whose neck can stretch to extreme lengths at night, often terrifying people while they sleep.
1008
A mysterious glowing orb believed to be the soul of a recently deceased person, floating through the night air.
1001
Tsuchigumo is a monstrous spider yokai that traps warriors using illusions and was famously defeated by Minamoto no Yori...
993
A cat yokai in the form of a young girl, blending innocence with mysterious feline powers.
991
Kasa-obake is a tsukumogami yokai taking the form of a one-eyed paper umbrella with a hopping leg and a long tongue.
990
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...
990
These crabs bear faces resembling fallen Heike warriors, said to embody the spirits of those who perished in the Battle...
989
Shuten-dōji is a fearsome oni from Mt. Ōe in Japanese folklore. Known for kidnapping noble women and indulging in sake a...
981
A terrifying mountain witch who may devour or aid travelers in Japanese folklore.
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The Japanese word for fairy, yōsei refers to small nature spirits or magical beings. Their depiction often blends Wester...
967
Mysterious floating flames believed to be ghost fires or spiritual energy, often seen near graves or haunted places in t...
963
Kitsune are supernatural foxes from Japanese folklore, known for their intelligence, shape-shifting abilities, and magic...
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A beloved tale of a magical tanuki who disguises itself as a teakettle to help a kind man prosper.
958
A fish person or mermaid in Japanese folklore, said to grant longevity if eaten, but also brings misfortune.
958
Ubume is the spirit of a woman who died during childbirth, often depicted trying to protect her baby or wandering near t...
958
A clever fox yokai known for disguising itself as a Buddhist priest to deceive humans.
952
A mischievous demon known for goading people into bad behavior and stirring trouble with cunning lies and tricks.
947
A chilling urban legend of a woman with a slit mouth who asks “Am I pretty?”—with deadly consequences depending on your...
938
A legendary night procession of a hundred demons and spirits. Anyone witnessing it without protection would meet a dread...
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