Japan
Tengu are supernatural beings from Japanese folklore with human-like features, avian traits, and a reputation as guardians of mountains...
a Japanese river imp known for its mischief and deadly tricks. Recognizable by its turtle-like shell, webbed limbs, and...
The Tanuki is a mischievous shapeshifter from Japanese folklore, known for its magical abilities and playful trickery. It often...
The Jorogumo is a captivating yet terrifying creature from Japanese folklore. Known for her ability to shapeshift into a...
Gashadokuro are giant skeletons in Japanese folklore, created from the bones of those who died from famine or war.
Akkorokamui, the colossal octopus deity from Ainu folklore, symbolizes both creation and destruction. Known to heal or harm, it’s...
Bake-kujira, the ghostly whale of Japanese legend, appears as a skeletal specter gliding near fishing villages. Seen as an...
Jinshin Mushi is a Japanese earthquake-causing worm that lives underground and brings tremors when disturbed.
Kasa-obake is a one-eyed, one-legged umbrella spirit in Japanese folklore, known for surprising and tricking people.
Kitsune are legendary fox spirits in Japanese folklore known for their shapeshifting abilities and mystical powers.
Yuki-Onna is a legendary Japanese spirit who appears during snowy nights, embodying both beauty and the deadly cold of...
Oni are monstrous demons from Japanese folklore known for their immense strength, fearsome appearance, and connection to punishment and...