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A terrifying yokai known to grow taller the more you look up at it—often mistaken for Miage-nyūdō, but with a more viole...
858
A haunted biwa (Japanese lute) that takes on a ghostly form, often appearing when neglected or unused.
854
Kerakera-onna is a towering yokai woman who appears in the sky, laughing maniacally. Her laughter is said to spread drea...
853
Tenjōname is a creepy yokai known for haunting unkempt homes and licking the ceilings with its long tongue, leaving behi...
853
Senpoku-Kanpoku is a mysterious human-faced frog yokai believed to appear at death and escort spirits to the afterlife.
851
An old crone who waits at the banks of the Sanzu River in the underworld, stripping garments from the souls of the recen...
850
Shisa are lion-dog figures from Okinawan mythology, often placed in pairs at entrances to protect against evil and invit...
849
An invisible spirit said to follow people quietly—especially at night near temples or graveyards.
848
A hairy, one-eyed spirit believed to be a kappa who migrates to the mountains, known for mischief and pranks.
848
A giant ghostly woman’s face that appears in the sky, often as a sign of warning or punishment.
847
Tesso is the vengeful spirit of the monk Raigō who transformed into a swarm of rats to destroy his enemies after being w...
847
Associated with the remote mountain passes of Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu.
846
A powerful thunder god from Japanese mythology, associated with storms, lightning, and divine wrath.
842
A ghostly fireball yokai resembling a jellyfish that drifts silently through the air, believed to be a soul lost at sea.
836
Shiro-bōzu is a mysterious white, faceless spirit known to appear silently in abandoned places, stirring a deep sense of...
835
A mysterious red hand that dangles from trees, unsettling travelers and guarding sacred paths.
830
A terrifying bean-grinding hag who lures victims with sound and devours them deep in the forest.
830
A supernatural wall or flying squirrel-like yokai that blocks travelers or glides across the night sky.
828
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...
827
An animated lump of decaying human flesh that wanders abandoned places, emitting a horrific stench.
826
Katsura-otoko is a mysterious lunar being said to dwell on the moon, tending a sacred katsura tree. He is portrayed as a...
824
A mysterious bird yokai known for its eerie chirping at night. Hearing the cry of a Yosuzume is often seen as a bad omen...
821
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