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Yokai

Yōkai are supernatural entities and spirits in Japanese folklore. The term “yōkai” is used to refer to a wide range of strange, supernatural creatures and phenomena, including ghosts, demons, monsters, shapeshifters, and tricksters from Japanese folklore.

Hokuwa is a legendary creature that is said to inhabit various lakes across the world. According to legend, Hokuwa is a long-necked creature with a small head, similar in appearance to a plesiosaur or the Loch Ness Monster. Some reports suggest that it has a seal-like body and prominent eyes, while others describe it as …

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Ōnyūdō is a mythical creature that originates from Japanese mythology and folklore. The name Ōnyūdō means “big monk,” but there are various legends about their actual appearance. Some legends describe them as an unclear shadow, while others depict them as simply a giant rather than a monk. Despite the different interpretations, Ōnyūdō is generally considered …

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Nuppeppō is a mythical creature that originated in Japan. It is a yōkai that appears in Edo Period yōkai emaki such as the Gazu Hyakki Yagyō and the Hyakkai Zukan. It is depicted with indistinguishable wrinkles on its face and body as a one head blob of meat. The creature is known for its revolting …

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Onryō are mythical creatures from Japanese folklore that are known for their vengeful and wrathful nature. According to Japanese mythology, Onryō are the spirits of people who died in a state of extreme anger or resentment, and they return to the physical world seeking revenge against those who wronged them in life. These spirits are …

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Akateko is a mythical creature from Japanese folklore. It is said to be a red infant’s hand with long black fingernails that hangs from a tree. The creature is believed to originate from the Aomori prefecture in Japan, specifically in the city of Hachinohe. According to legend, the Akateko is a yōkai, or Japanese monster. …

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Akubōzu is a mythical creature that originates from Akita Prefecture and Iwate Prefecture in Japan. According to local folklore, Akubōzu lives in the ash of the hearth and appears when people play with the ash. The name Akubōzu translates to “evil monk” or “bad monk” in English, which is a reference to the creature’s appearance. …

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Akugyo is a type of sea monster or aquatic yokai in Japanese mythology. These creatures are usually encountered in the seas near Kibi Province (Okayama prefecture). They are known for their monstrous size and fierce nature. According to Japanese folklore, Akugyo can be identified by their distinctive appearance. They are often depicted as giant fish …

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Amanozako is a mythical creature from Japanese mythology. According to the Kujiki, Amanozako is a monstrous goddess who originated when Susanoo, the storm god, let his own ferocious spirit build up inside him until he vomited her out. Her name means “heaven opposing everything” or “tengu kami,” and she is known for her contrary nature. …

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Ayakashi are mythical creatures that are deeply rooted in Japanese folklore. These creatures are often depicted as supernatural beings with both good and evil intentions. Ayakashi are believed to exist in various forms such as ghosts, spirits, and demons. They are known to possess supernatural powers that can be both beneficial and harmful to humans. …

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