Meet Amabiko, the mysterious three-legged Japanese yokai. This ancient sea creature prophesies doom and offers a peculiar cure for epidemics.

Brace yourself for Enma Daio, the formidable Japanese King of Hell. Discover his fiery court, his quest for karmic balance, and why lying is a terrible idea.

Meet Amabie, the bizarre mermaid-like yokai from Japanese folklore with a beak and three legs, famed for warding off plagues. Perfect for horror fans!

Discover the Chinouya, an Okinawan yokai. This ghostly wet nurse cares for the dead but spells doom for living children. A chilling Japanese legend.

Dive into the legend of Akuru (悪樓), a truly massive, ship-swallowing fish yokai from ancient Japanese myths. Discover its origins and heroic demise.

Beware the akugyo, Japan’s monstrous mermaid yokai. This evil fish capsizes ships, spits fire, and has a taste for sailors. Dive into its legends.

Dive deep into the legends of Akkorokamui, the colossal, crimson octopus from Ainu folklore. Discover this Japanese sea monster’s dual nature and terrifying tales.

Beware the akateko, Japan’s infamous disembodied red child’s hand. Discover its chilling folklore, where it lurks, and how to survive an encounter.

Beware the Akaname! This peculiar Japanese yokai loves dirty bathrooms. Discover the lore of this ‘filth-licker’ and why you should keep things spotless.

Nothing quite says “healthy attitude towards women” like a centuries-old folktale about ordinary ladies turning into Kijo. Today, we will explore these grotesque, horned female oni simply because they had the audacity to feel emotions. What exactly is Kijo (Meaning in Japanese)? In Japanese folklore, a Kijo is an “oni woman/female oni” — that is,