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 on this site are …

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滑瓢 ぬらりひょん Translation: slippery gourd Alternate names: nūrihyon Habitat: expensive villas, living rooms, brothels; possibly marine in origin Diet: picky; prefers expensive and luxurious food …

河童 かっぱ Translation: river child Alternate names: kawatarō, kawako Habitat: rivers, lakes, ponds, waterways, cisterns, wells; found throughout Japan Diet: omnivorous; prefers cucumbers and human …

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: The mountainous …

トイレの花子さん といれのはなこさん Translation: Hanako of the Toilet Alternate names: Sanbanme no Hanako-san (Hanako of the Third Stall) Habitat: the third stall in the third floor girls’ restroom …

龍神 りゅうじん Translation: dragon god Appearance: Ryūjin are powerful dragons who rule over bodies of water and serve as tutelary deities of those places. Ryūjin can refer to any dragon that is …