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 ( …

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– …

Sep 16, 2024 · Broadly, yōkai are creatures from Japanese folklore. They are widely varied in both appearance and nature, ranging from household objects come to life to demonic, ogre …

妖怪 （ようかい）は、 日本 で 伝承 される 民間信仰 において、人間の理解を超える奇怪で異常な現象、あるいは、それらの現象を起こす不可思議な力を持ち 科学 で説明できない存在の …

Jan 2, 2025 · Yokai are Japanese demons that can come in many shapes and forms, from shape-shifting animals to demonic monsters. They can possess a physical form but can also be …

The yōkai are ghost / monster or deity / demon hybrids in Japanese tradition. In the past people believed they caused disease, accidents and natural disasters. People were often scared of …

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One of the most well-known parts of Japanese folklore is the yokai. Yokai come in all kinds of shapes and classes but they are usually depicted as evil or mischievous. Are all yokai mean, …

Feb 13, 2021 · 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 wonder …