An Introduction To Japanese Yōkai: Tsurara onna
This month, as we prepare for spring, we take a look at a Yōkai that is often confused for a Yuki onna.
Japanese Yokai
The Japanese have a rich history of exploring the supernatural. With some of the more famous spirits being noted in books and missives dating back hundreds of years.
An Introduction To Japanese Yōkai: Yuki-onna
Today is the Winter Solstice. The first day of winter. So with the snowy days coming, today we take a look at a beautiful killer spirit that can be found in snowy regions.
An Introduction To Japanese Yōkai: Kowai
Seeing as today is Thanksgiving in USA, this months Yōkai is one that enjoys eating. A little too much.
An Introduction To Japanese Yōkai: Karakasa-kozō
In today’s Introduction to Yōkai, we take a look at a useful and ordinary object that comes to life.
An Introduction To Japanese Yōkai: Amabie and Amabiko
In today’s Introduction to Yōkai, we take a look at a pair of mysterious beings that show up bearing dire prophecies.
An Introduction To Japanese Yōkai: Makuragaeshi
In today’s Introduction to Yōkai, we take a look at one of the childish tricksters of all the Yōkai.
An Introduction To Japanese Yōkai: Hashihime
In this Yōkai introduction, we take a look at the wrathful Hashihime. The jealous protector of bridges.
An Introduction to Japanese Yōkai: Kitsune
The Daemonic Month of October seems like a perfect time to begin a series devoted to the spirits, demons, and monsters of Japanese folklore. Today we are starting with one of my favorites. Kitsune. The fox spirits.