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DODOMEKI
ITSUKI
Itsuki
A terrifying ghost of someone who committed suicide by hanging. It seeks to trick or force living people into hanging th...
KOROURI
Korouri
Korouri is a chimeric beast, known for spreading cholera, and is often found in urban areas.
JUBOKKO
Jubokko
Jubokko is a vampiric tree, known for drinking human blood, and is often found on old battlefields.
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Discover some fascinating creatures from ancient Japanese folklore
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Abe no Seimei
安倍晴明
Abe no Seimei was a real historical figure who served as an onmyoji (spiritual advisor) to the emperors of the Heian period. In folklore, he is the Japanese equivalent of Merlin—a powerful sorcerer born of a human father and a kitsune (fox) mother. He is the most famous occultist in Japanese history.
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Kansai
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Aka Manto
赤マント
Aka Manto is a famous Japanese urban legend about a malicious spirit that haunts public toilets and school bathrooms. He asks occupants a trick question: 'Red paper or blue paper?' The answer determines their gruesome fate.
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Byakko
白狐
Byakko is a benevolent fox spirit, known for serving the god Inari, and is often found in shrines.
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Dakini
荼枳尼天
Dakini is a powerful deity, known for riding white foxes, and is often found in Inari shrines.
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Dodomeki
百々目鬼
Dodomeki is a cursed demon, known for having arms covered in eyes, and is often found in towns.
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Kanto
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Hyakume
百目
Hyakume is a mysterious fleshy monster, known for having a hundred eyes, and is often found in old temples.
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