A List of Japanese yokai

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Today, I'm not gonna write about a folktale. I'm gonna write this, so that you guys won't get confused in some stories. Sometimes, I'll do this, and while sometimes, I'll write some stories. I will only list 15 yokai(s) here, cause there are a lot! Okay! onto the list!

1. Abumi-Guchi

-This yokai is a furry creature, that is made by some stirrup made by the military.

2.Abura-Akagao

-This yokai is an infant ghost who licks the oil out of andon lamps.

3. Abura-sumashi

- A spirit with a large head who lives on a mountain pass in Kumamoto Prefecture.

4. Akabeko

- A red cow involved in the construction of Enzo-ji in Yanaizu, Fukushima.

5. Akaname

- A spirit that licks off filth in untidy bathrooms.

6. Akashita

- A creature that looms in a black cloud over a floodgate.

7. Akateko

- A red hand dangling out of a tree.

8. Akkorokamui

- An Ainu monster resembling a fish or octopus.

9. Akurojin-no-hi

- A ghostly fire from Mie Prefecture.

10. Amabie

- A japanese mermaid yokai.

11. Amanozako

- A monstrous goddess mentioned in the "Kujiki"

12. Amaterasu

- A sun goddess

13. Aonyobo

- A female ghost who lurks in an abandoned imperial palace.

14. Ashimagari

- A spirit which entangles the legs of travellers.

15. Aobozu

-The blue monk who kidnaps children.


Heya! LizbethHime-Chan here! I'm sorry I couldn't make a chapter. But I will probably update next week or so... Anways, my favourite youkai is #12, Yours?

Thanks for reading! I really appreciate everyone who reads this. Thank you!

P.S. #7 creeps me out a lot.

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