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Katsura-otoko is a mysterious lunar being said to dwell on the moon, tending a sacred katsura tree. He is portrayed as a...
600
An old crone who waits at the banks of the Sanzu River in the underworld, stripping garments from the souls of the recen...
598
A ritual demon from Hokuriku who visits homes during festivals to scare laziness out of adults and children alike.
596
A mysterious yokai composed entirely of smoke, said to rise from burning incense or flames, appearing only to those with...
594
An animated lump of decaying human flesh that wanders abandoned places, emitting a horrific stench.
594
A haunted paper lantern yokai with a single eye and long tongue, brought to life through age or neglect, often startling...
593
Tennin are celestial women from Buddhist mythology, often seen as graceful, divine beings who descend to Earth in flowin...
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A ritual demon from Iwate Prefecture who disciplines misbehaving children and blesses households.
591
A giant catfish from Japanese mythology believed to cause earthquakes when it thrashes about underground.
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A ghostly whale yokai said to appear off the coast of western Japan. Surrounded by strange birds and fish, it brings mis...
590
A hairy kappa-like creature known for sneaking into baths and leaving hair everywhere. While mischievous, it can become...
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Myōbu is a title used for noblewomen at the imperial court, but in folklore, it is also a respectful term for fox spirit...
589
Tenjōname is a creepy yokai known for haunting unkempt homes and licking the ceilings with its long tongue, leaving behi...
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A monkey-like spirit that lives in the mountains and is said to steal the breath of sleeping travelers.
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A one-legged mountain spirit from the Kii Peninsula, known for hopping through the snow and frightening villagers during...
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A giant catfish said to dwell beneath the earth, whose movements are believed to cause earthquakes in Japanese mythology...
586
A disturbing yokai resembling a decayed blackened corpse with dangling eyeballs, said to sneak out of Buddhist altars at...
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A spirit born from an old sake jar, Kameosa is known to provide an endless supply of drink to those who treat it with re...
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Another name for the kappa—a mischievous and dangerous water-dwelling yokai, revered and feared in Japanese folklore.
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A mysterious red hand that dangles from trees, unsettling travelers and guarding sacred paths.
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Keukegen is a small, hairy yokai believed to bring disease and bad luck. It hides in dirty corners of homes until the sp...
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A spook-disease which causes a woman to grow immensely fat and lethargic while sleeping, often attributed to spiritual i...
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A giant foot crashes into a home demanding to be washed—or unleashes chaos if ignored.
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Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games
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SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker
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A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027
Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts
