Autumn yokai embody transformation, harvest, and the changing winds.
The Abumi-guchi is a small, furry yōkai that is said to be formed from an abumi.
618
A ritual demon from Hokuriku who visits homes during festivals to scare laziness out of adults and children alike.
564
A terrifying bean-grinding hag who lures victims with sound and devours them deep in the forest.
510
A supernatural cat yokai known for its ability to shape-shift, speak human languages, and curse households. Bakeneko are...
683
A lively spirit formed from an old straw sandal, the Bakezōri comes to life when neglected. It runs about the house at n...
533
A haunted biwa (Japanese lute) that takes on a ghostly form, often appearing when neglected or unused.
582
One of the Four Symbols of Chinese and Japanese mythology, Byakko is the White Tiger of the West, representing metal, au...
1182
A haunted paper lantern yokai with a single eye and long tongue, brought to life through age or neglect, often startling...
557
The most powerful class of tengu, Daitengu are mighty mountain spirits and masters of magic and swordplay, each ruling o...
1070
A sorrowful spirit of a farmer who rises from the muddy rice paddies at night, lamenting the loss and neglect of his lan...
567
The Japanese god of wind, depicted as a fierce, green-skinned deity carrying a large bag of wind on his shoulders.
791
Genbu is a revered guardian spirit in East Asian cosmology, represented as a black tortoise entwined with a snake. It sy...
1185
Guhin is a variant of the tengu, often portrayed with canine features and known for its unpredictable temperament—someti...
503
Karasu-tengu is a crow-headed tengu yokai, known as a mountain warrior spirit with a sharp beak, black wings, and master...
1389
Kasa-obake is a tsukumogami yokai taking the form of a one-eyed paper umbrella with a hopping leg and a long tongue.
732
Katsura-otoko is a mysterious lunar being said to dwell on the moon, tending a sacred katsura tree. He is portrayed as a...
567
Kitsune are supernatural foxes from Japanese folklore, known for their intelligence, shape-shifting abilities, and magic...
665
A leaf-dwelling tengu known for its bird-like appearance and trickster behavior, commonly found in forest folklore.
518
Mujina are shapeshifting badgers known in Japanese folklore for their ability to transform into human forms, especially...
669
A bakeneko with a split tail, known for dark magical powers, necromancy, and vengeance against cruel humans.
886
A magical raccoon dog from Japanese folklore known for shape-shifting and playing harmless tricks on humans, often seen...
577
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