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Japanese folklore

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kanibito

蟹人 かにびと Translation: crab person Habitat: oceans Appearance: Kanibito are crab-like yōkai who have the ability to speak. Overall they resemble Japanese mitten lobsters (Parribacus japonicus), although they have the head of a human woman. Their bodies glow brightly at night, and the light they give off can be seen from some distance. Behavior: Kanibito

Hyakki Yagyō ("Night Parade of One Hundred Demons") is an idiom in japanese folklore. Sometimes an orderly procession, other times a riot, it refers to an uncontrolled horde of countless numbers of supernatural creatures known as oni and yōkai. As a terrifying eruption of the supernatural world into our own, it is similar (though not precisely equivalent) to the concept of pandemonium in english. One legend of recent vintage states that "every year the yōkai Nurarihyon, will lead all of the...

Hyakki Yagyō ("Night Parade of One Hundred Demons") is an idiom in japanese folklore. Sometimes an orderly procession, other times a riot, it refers to an uncontrolled horde of countless numbers of supernatural creatures known as oni and yōkai. As a terrifying eruption of the supernatural world into our own, it is similar (though not precisely equivalent) to the concept of pandemonium in english. One legend of recent vintage states that "every year the yōkai Nurarihyon, will lead all of…

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Kitsune - In Japanese folklore foxes are very special creatures, they have great knowledge, a long life and magical abilities that increase with their age and wisdom. A Kitsune may take on human form and may have up to nine tails

Kitsune - In Japanese folklore foxes are very special creatures, they have great knowledge, a long life and magical abilities that increase with their age and wisdom. A Kitsune may take on human form and may have up to nine tails

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Experience the haunting legend of Yuki Onna in this beautiful poem. Watch the full video to hear the tale in its entirety and see stunning visuals that bring it to life. https://youtu.be/jVLFFLm0qyE Join me on a journey into the heart of Japanese folklore. [Background Music] Maestro Tlakaelel - Jesse Gallagher
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Witness the creation of the world through old stories of Japanese mythology and folklore. Fall asleep with 12 Shinto gods and goddesses: Izanagi, Izanami, Kagutsuchi, Amaterasu, Susanoo, Tsukuyomi, Ame-no-Uzume, Raijin, Fujin, Inari, Kitsune and Ukemochi - as you follow their joys and sorrows across mystical mountains, rivers, and valleys of ancient Japan.