Otoroshis are known to guard temples or holy places and widely known to stay on high places such as roofs and Torii gates. They appear to have long wild manes, large tusks and deadly claws, hunched and can have either orange or blue skin. They eat wild animals they spot in places they guard. They… Continue reading Otoroshi
Sazae-Oni is a giant turban snail demon. This yokai shapeshifts into beautiful women and pretends to be drowning in the sea to lure seamen into rescuing her. Sazae-Oni collects testicles, steals them from the unsuspecting men by bitting them off. In some legends, they say that Sazae Oni uses the semen from the testicles to… Continue reading Sazae-Oni
Chochin Obake is a lantern shaped yokai. They have been known to spy on other Yokai and are often knowledge about the happenings in the Yokai realm.
Kappa’s are an aquatic green creature with a bowl-like head that holds water. While a Kappa is typically the size of a child, it has more strength than a human man. The are awkward when out of the water but they can be deadly in the water. If you run into one, remember, if they… Continue reading Kappa
This Yokai can take the form of any creature but most times it likes to take the form of a human. It really enjoys scaring people but it’s mostly harmless.
Be careful of women you meet near waterfalls. This Yokai is part women, part spider. She can shapeshift into beautiful women. In some stories she lives near a waterfall. She uses her webs to drag men into falls where she devours them.
Kitsune also known as nogitsune, kuda-gitsune, osaki-gitsune and ninko is a shapeshifter yokai that often takes the form of a multi-tailed fox like creature. They can appear and disappear at will. In the folklore, the more tails a creature has the older and more powerful they are. They are extremely intelligent and revel in deceiving… Continue reading Kitsune
Tengu are said to have been human in the past. They are said to be Buddhists who failed to conquer the temptations of immorality. They can be identified by their red complexion and their long noses. They are known for having advanced martial skills that they sometimes teach to humans. They are often referred to… Continue reading Tengu
