Yokai

Discover the legend of the Uwan, a mysterious voice-shouting house yokai from Aomori Prefecture in Japanese folklore. Learn its history and lore.

Discover Hiyosunbo, a unique southern Kyushu river spirit and kappa variant from Miyazaki's Hyuga City. Explore local legends, promises, and folklore.

Discover the legend of Taichō Daishi and the 3,000 snakes of sacred Mount Hakusan. Explore ancient shrines, hiking trails, and mythic sealing…

Discover Tokushima's Oboke Gorge and Fujikawa Valley, the birthplace of the legendary Konaki-jijii crying old man yokai. Plan your folklore trail journey.

Discover the legend of the Tsurube-Otoshi, a chilling Japanese yokai from Kameoka, Kyoto, known for dropping from kaya trees with an eerie…

Discover the Awa Tanuki Gassen, Shikoku's legendary tanuki war. Explore historical battlefields, shrines, and folklore sites across Tokushima City.

Discover the legend of Konaki-jiji, Shikoku's infamous crying-infant yokai. Explore the Yokai Kaido, Fujikawa Valley, and cultural heritage sites in Miyoshi, To

Discover the legend of Mikari-Baba, the one-eyed Japanese yokai of Yokohama and Kanto folklore associated with seasonal taboos and protective talismans.

Discover Tokyo's giant folklore! Explore the legend of Daidarabotchi, the mythical titan who shaped the terrain of Setagaya, Daita, and surrounding areas.

Discover the legend of the Koropokkuru, the mystical little people of Ainu folklore who lived under butterbur leaves in Hokkaido's Biratori region.

Discover the Ino Mononoke Roku, an infamous 1749 Edo period ghost siege in Hiroshima's Miyoshi Basin, and explore Japan's premier yokai museum…

Discover Kappabuchi Pool in Tono, Iwate—the heart of Japan's legendary kappa folklore. Learn about local legends, Jokenji Temple, and kappa fishing.