- Yokai. com | The Illustrated Database of Japanese Folklore
Welcome to Yokai com, the illustrated database of Japanese folklore This is an illustrated encyclopedia featuring ghosts, monsters, and legendary figures from Japan All of the entries on this site are based on Japanese sources including books, paintings, scrolls, prints, and oral tradition
- Yōkai - Wikipedia
In the yokai, the emphasis appears to be on the 怪 guai, or on their monstrous and aberrant nature and anatomy Japanese yokai in popular culture often includes elements of the cute, comical, the goofy, and the bizarre
- What is a Yokai? 30 Mysterious Japanese Demons - Japan Objects
Yokai is not simply the Japanese word for demon Enjoy the fantastical stories, and breathtaking artworks, of 30 of the most popular of these Japanese mythical creatures!
- Yōkai | Yokai Wiki | Fandom
This category includes all yōkai related to natural phenomena, i e all yokai related to the weather, for example Additional types In addition to the ones mentioned above, there are also several types of Japanese creatures that absolutely should be mentioned Oni Main article: Oni
- Yōkai: Fantastic Creatures of Japanese Folklore - Japan Society
Best-selling novelist Kyōgoku Natsuhiko (b 1963) is particularly well known for his focus on historically traceable yōkai (e g , yōkai found in the work of Toriyama Sekien), but other authors and creators use yōkai in a wide variety of ways, and they are finding new fans both in Japan and elsewhere with manga anime such as Nurarihyon no
- 72 Famous Japanese Yokai: A Comprehensive Guide to Japans Supernatural . . .
Discover 72 famous Japanese yokai in this comprehensive guide From the playful kappa and fierce tengu to the mythic Shuten-dōji, learn about the legends, origins, and cultural significance behind these supernatural creatures
- The Many Types of Yōkai: A Comprehensive Guide
This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to yōkai, exploring their historical origins, classifications, notable types, regional variations, modern interpretations, and their role in popular culture and society
- Understanding Yōkai: Japan’s Enigmatic Supernatural Beings
26 Gentle Youkai: Legendary Guardian Yokai Who Bring Happiness and Protection Discover 26 gentle youkai revered as guardian spirits of ancient Japan From Zashiki-warashi to Ryugu-dōji, these enchanting legends bring household prosperity, love, and protection—inviting timeless blessings into your modern life
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