Mythology, History, and Interesting Facts
The Hou-oo (or hoo-oo) is a mythical creature that is sometimes referred to as the Japanese Phoenix. It is a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and rebirth. The Hou-oo is an important part of Japanese culture, and it has been used as a symbol in art, literature, and mythology for centuries. In this article, we … Read more
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
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
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
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
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