MYTHOLOGY / YŌKAI & LEGENDS
Japanese Mythology: Gods, Yōkai & Legends
Explore Japan’s kami and gods, classical myths and legendary figures, then discover yōkai, ghosts and urban legends. Browse the stories and their cultural context, whether you are planning a visit or reading out of curiosity.
Kami, gods, legends, yōkai & living tradition.
Abura-akago
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Akaname
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Amanojaku
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Aoandon
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Bake-kujira
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Bakeneko
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Baku
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Basan
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Betobeto-san
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Chōchin-obake
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Dodomeki
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Futakuchi-onna
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Gashadokuro
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Hari-onago
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Hitotsume-kozō
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Hone-onna
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Hyakume
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Ittan-momen
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Jorōgumo
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Kamaitachi
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Kappa
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Karakasa-kozō
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Kitsune
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Kuzenbo
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Mokumokuren
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Nekomata
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Noppera-bō
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Nue
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Nukekubi
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Nurarihyon
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Nurikabe
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Oni
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Raijū
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Rokurokubi
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Shuten-dōji
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Tanuki
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Tengu
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Tsukumogami
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Umibōzu
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Wanyūdō
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Yamauba
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.
Zashiki-warashi
An entry in the Unmapped Japan member mythology library.