Yokai

Discover Shidai-daka, the mysterious growing yokai of Shimane's Gotsu region. Learn the chilling folklore of Japan's ever-rising roadside spirit.

Explore the legend of Konaki-jiji, Japan's crying baby yokai, in Miyoshi, Tokushima. Discover Fujikawa Valley, local stone statues, and folklore heritage.

Discover the legend of Mikaribaba, the one-eyed yōkai of Yokohama, and explore the fascinating Japanese folklore surrounding Kotoyōka liminal days.

Explore the legend of Oshirasama, Tōno's unique horse-girl household deity, and discover where to see 1,000 sacred figures at Denshoen Park in…

Discover the legend of Hōkibō Daitengu on Mount Ishizuchi in Ehime's Saijo City. Explore Shugendō traditions, sacred shrines, and mountain climbing lore.

Discover the Ainu legend of Huri, a giant mythical bird said to block the sun over Mount Yūbari, and explore Hokkaido's rich…

Discover the chilling Japanese folklore of the tsurube-otoshi in Ibigawa, Gifu. Explore the oral traditions of the tree-dwelling severed-head yokai.

Discover the chilling Japanese folklore of the Tsurube-otoshi in Gifu's Ibigawa Town. Explore the regional yōkai legend, ancient trees, and local heritage.

Discover the legend of Ipetam, the Ainu cursed sword, at Asahikawa’s sacred Kamuikotan Gorge in Hokkaido. Explore Japan's ancient folklore and dramatic…

Discover Shidaidaka, the mysterious growing road yokai of Gotsu, Shimane. Learn the legends, behaviors, and how travelers can make this phantom vanish.

Discover Nagoya's hidden kappa folklore! Trace the lost Oiseya River, visit local statues near Nagoya Station, and explore Shiogama Shrine's kappa deity.

Discover the true origins of Nurikabe, Japan's invisible wall yokai from Fukuoka and Oita, rooted in historic Kyushu folklore and Kunio Yanagita's…