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Kasha is a fiery, cat-like demon from Japanese folklore known for stealing corpses from funerals or graveyards, often de...
997
Deadly snake deities from Hitachi Province that brought death to those who saw them. Yato-no-kami were exterminated to p...
991
The Japanese god of wind, depicted as a fierce, green-skinned deity carrying a large bag of wind on his shoulders.
989
A magical raccoon dog from Japanese folklore known for shape-shifting and playing harmless tricks on humans, often seen...
988
A mysterious glowing orb believed to be the soul of a recently deceased person, floating through the night air.
971
Kasa-obake is a tsukumogami yokai taking the form of a one-eyed paper umbrella with a hopping leg and a long tongue.
967
These crabs bear faces resembling fallen Heike warriors, said to embody the spirits of those who perished in the Battle...
965
Tsuchigumo is a monstrous spider yokai that traps warriors using illusions and was famously defeated by Minamoto no Yori...
961
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...
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A cat yokai in the form of a young girl, blending innocence with mysterious feline powers.
954
A terrifying mountain witch who may devour or aid travelers in Japanese folklore.
954
Shuten-dōji is a fearsome oni from Mt. Ōe in Japanese folklore. Known for kidnapping noble women and indulging in sake a...
952
A mysterious yokai whose neck can stretch to extreme lengths at night, often terrifying people while they sleep.
939
Ubume is the spirit of a woman who died during childbirth, often depicted trying to protect her baby or wandering near t...
937
A beloved tale of a magical tanuki who disguises itself as a teakettle to help a kind man prosper.
935
Mysterious floating flames believed to be ghost fires or spiritual energy, often seen near graves or haunted places in t...
935
A clever fox yokai known for disguising itself as a Buddhist priest to deceive humans.
923
The Japanese word for fairy, yōsei refers to small nature spirits or magical beings. Their depiction often blends Wester...
920
A mischievous demon known for goading people into bad behavior and stirring trouble with cunning lies and tricks.
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Known for its dramatic appearances and symbolic role as a punisher of greed and corruption.
912
Shiryō are the spirits of the dead that linger in the world of the living, sometimes appearing due to sorrow, anger, or...
912
A fish person or mermaid in Japanese folklore, said to grant longevity if eaten, but also brings misfortune.
911
Kitsune are supernatural foxes from Japanese folklore, known for their intelligence, shape-shifting abilities, and magic...
910
Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen
Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games
Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides
Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations
SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker
Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development
A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027
Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts
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Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy
behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.
