Who is Yuki-Onna? The Snow Woman?

Yuki Onna - Japanese Mythology Snow Woman

We recently wrote about the “Slit-Mouthed Woman” in Japanese folklore, Kuchisake-onna, and today we’re discussing a similar spirit entity known as Yuki-onna. She is one of the most widely known yōkai throughout Japan and is a key feature in many folk tales across the country.  But who exactly is Yuki-onna? What did she look like? … Read more

Who is Kuchisake-Onna? The Slit-Mouthed Woman in Japanese Folklore

Kuchisake-onna - slit mouthed woman

There are some seriously creepy creatures in Japanese folklore, such as Jorōgumo and Tsuchigumo, but the one creature that seems to scare deeper than the rest is kuchisake-onna.  If you haven’t come across this dread-inducing entity before, then you may wish you had never seeked her out, Kuchisake-Onna is renowned within Japanese folklore for haunting … Read more

What is Jorōgumo? Yōkai in Japanese folklore

What is Jorogumo - Japanese Mythology

Of the many Yōkai in Japanese mythology, Jorōgumo is one of the most famous of them all. This mythical creature is typically depicted as a large spider monster that can shapeshift into the form of an enchanting woman.  But what exactly is Jorōgumo? Read on to find out all about it.  MORE LIKE THIS: What … Read more

What is Tsuchigumo? Yōkai in Japanese Mythology

What is Tsuchigumo in Japanese mythology

Tsuchigumo is part of a class of supernatural entities in Japanese mythology known as Yōkai. Tsuchigumo is a large spider-like creature and is one of the best known of the Yōkai in the whole of Japanese folklore.  But what exactly is Tsuchigumo? What are its origins? And where does it live? Read on to learn … Read more

What is Itsumade – The Monstrous Japanese Bird

What is the Itsumade in Japanese Folklore

Japanese folklore is home to many eerie and mysterious creatures, none more so than the monstrous looking bird – Itsumade.  But what exactly is the itsumade? And where does the story come from? Read on to learn everything about the Japanese mythology bird.  MORE LIKE THIS:  What are Gwisin in Korean mythology? What is the … Read more