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A mysterious, ape-like creature seen in the forests of Hiroshima Prefecture, often considered Japan’s version of Bigfoot...
1254
Kasha is a fiery, cat-like demon from Japanese folklore known for stealing corpses from funerals or graveyards, often de...
1253
The Japanese god of wind, depicted as a fierce, green-skinned deity carrying a large bag of wind on his shoulders.
1251
A cyclopean childlike spirit who startles humans by suddenly appearing with a single eye in the center of its face.
1251
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...
1241
A malevolent spirit known for feasting on corpses, often associated with graveyards and the dead. Mōryō are said to dwel...
1230
A mysterious yokai whose neck can stretch to extreme lengths at night, often terrifying people while they sleep.
1222
A magical raccoon dog from Japanese folklore known for shape-shifting and playing harmless tricks on humans, often seen...
1222
These crabs bear faces resembling fallen Heike warriors, said to embody the spirits of those who perished in the Battle...
1213
A legendary night procession of a hundred demons and spirits. Anyone witnessing it without protection would meet a dread...
1203
A mysterious glowing orb believed to be the soul of a recently deceased person, floating through the night air.
1194
A mysterious mountain dog spirit in Japanese folklore, sometimes seen as a protector and sometimes as a dangerous predat...
1191
The Japanese word for fairy, yōsei refers to small nature spirits or magical beings. Their depiction often blends Wester...
1187
Shuten-dōji is a fearsome oni from Mt. Ōe in Japanese folklore. Known for kidnapping noble women and indulging in sake a...
1177
A fish person or mermaid in Japanese folklore, said to grant longevity if eaten, but also brings misfortune.
1173
Deadly snake deities from Hitachi Province that brought death to those who saw them. Yato-no-kami were exterminated to p...
1164
Tsuchigumo is a monstrous spider yokai that traps warriors using illusions and was famously defeated by Minamoto no Yori...
1158
Mujina are shapeshifting badgers known in Japanese folklore for their ability to transform into human forms, especially...
1153
A terrifying mountain witch who may devour or aid travelers in Japanese folklore.
1142
A woman cursed with a second, ravenous mouth on the back of her head, hidden beneath her hair and demanding constant fee...
1137
Kasa-obake is a tsukumogami yokai taking the form of a one-eyed paper umbrella with a hopping leg and a long tongue.
1132
Mysterious floating flames believed to be ghost fires or spiritual energy, often seen near graves or haunted places in t...
1128
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