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 …

Depending on who you’re talking to, specific creatures may or may not be classified as yokai. Are ghosts yōkai? Are oni yōkai? Can good spirits be yōkai or are they only evil spirits? Are kami …

Yōkai Finder Can’t think of the name of the yōkai you are looking for? You can browse yōkai by specific categories to narrow down your search. Please note that categories are not …

the illustrated database of Japanese folklore

Yokai.com opened in 2013 and has been growing steadily since then. This website is intended as an introduction to the supernatural creatures and phenomena of Japanese folklore known as …

野箆坊 のっぺらぼう Translation: faceless monk Alternate names: often referred to as mujina Habitat: roads, inns, shops; blends into human society Diet: unknown, but has no mouth and …

鬼 おに Translation: ogre, demon Habitat: Hell; remote mountains, caves, islands, abandoned fortresses Diet: omnivorous; especially livestock, humans, and alcohol Appearance: Oni are …

Legends: There are few monsters who are considered among the greatest and most evil yokai in all of Japanese folklore. The dreaded king of the oni, Shuten dōji, is one of them.

鎌鼬 かまいたち Translation: sickle weasel Habitat: primarily the Japan Alps, but potentially anywhere that weasels are found Diet: carnivorous; feeds on small wild animals Appearance: …

見越入道 みこしにゅうどう Translation: anticipating priest Alternate names: mikoshi, miage nyūdō, taka bōzu Habitat: bridges, roads, streets; especially at night Diet: omnivorous; prefers …