Yōkai are a vast range of beings, including shapeshifters, ghosts, demons, and tricksters. They can be mischievous, helpful, or malevolent, often appearing as animal-like figures, possessed objects, or …

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– mystery, wonder). …

Yōkai (妖怪, ghost, phantom, strange apparition) are a class of supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. The word yōkai is made up of the kanji for "bewitching; attractive; calamity" and "apparition; …

Jun 11, 2025 · Interest in Japanese yokai culture has exploded in recent years. Painting and prints of shape-shifting animals, water-spirits and city ghouls are emerging at exhibitions all around Japan, …

Sep 16, 2024 · Yōkai are supernatural beings like kappas, demons, and even haunted household objects that have appeared in Japanese art and folklore for centuries. It’s difficult to define yōkai in …

Sep 22, 2024 · Yōkai are a fascinating and diverse group of supernatural creatures, spirits, and demons from Japanese folklore and mythology. They are deeply rooted in Japan’s cultural heritage, …

Nov 18, 2024 · Yōkai, often translated as “monster” or “spirit,” are a fascinating and diverse aspect of Japanese folklore. These supernatural entities vary widely in appearance, characteristics, and …