Yōkai are typically described as having spiritual or supernatural abilities, with shapeshifting being the most common trait associated with them. Yōkai that shapeshift are known as bakemono ( …

2021年2月13日 · Yokai is not simply the Japanese word for demon, as is sometimes believed. They are the embodiment of a moment: a feeling of dread and bewilderment, or awe and …

2025年1月2日 · There are literally hundreds (and counting) of yokai monsters that are known across Japanese folklore. Let’s get to know some of the most popular ones now. The 20 Most …

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 …

Yōkai, 妖怪, are strange, supernatural creatures and phenomena from Japanese folklore. The word is a combination of the characters 妖 (yō– attractive, bewitching, calamity) and 怪 (kai– …

2022年10月21日 · Along with shaping the culture of Japan, these myths have also given us supernatural entities known as yokai (妖怪, ようかい). There are hundreds of yokai in Japan’s …

The Yokai are monsters or supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. The word Yōkai means "spirits", "demon" or "ghost". Their origin comes from the Middle Ages with sculptures, …

2022年3月15日 · At the time yōkai were treated as a type of living thing, and as such were often cataloged alongside real-life plants and animals in encyclopedias and books of the era. It’s …

2025年3月1日 · In this article, we explore 72 famous yokai, from the mischievous kappa and formidable tengu to the legendary Shuten-dōji and beyond. By delving into their origins, unique …

Yōkai are supernatural creatures that have been a part of Japanese folklore for centuries. The term yōkai is derived from two kanji characters, which mean “strange” or “mysterious” and …