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The 20 Most Popular Yokai in Japan 1. Tengu Tengu is a legendary yokai that you'd likely have come across whilst exploring Japan. This popular folklore creature is often printed on arts and crafts and is featured in many cultural performances. Tengu is depicted as an evil-looking long-nosed creature, with an almost bird-like face.
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Japanese legend" redirects here. For the Japanese pantheon, see List of Japanese deities. For urban legends, see Japanese urban legends. Part of a series on Japanese mythology and folklore Mythic texts Kojiki Nihon Shoki Fudoki Kujiki Kogo Shūi Konjaku Monogatarishū Nihon Ryōiki Divinities Amaterasu
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At the heart of Japanese mythology lie the creation myths of Izanagi and Izanami. These divine siblings are credited with giving birth to the islands of Japan and birthing an array of deities. According to legend, their union gave rise to a pantheon of gods, including the sun goddess Amaterasu and the storm god Susano-o.
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Like any culture, Japan has its fair share of folkloric creatures within Japanese myths. But for Westerners, whose folklore tends to recycle the same variations on witches, goblins, orcs and dragons, Japan's bestiary of creatures can be surprisingly varied. Yokais - Japanese Myths Table of Contents Popular Japanese Myths
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Almost any mysterious phenomena in Japanese folklore, including many kami, can be considered yokai. "Yokai are simply mythical creatures from Japanese folklore. But they act as a lens.
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Japanese Mythology Creatures are a captivating aspect of Japanese culture, filled with mythical beings and monsters that have fascinated people throughout history. Tanuki, mischievous shapeshifting raccoon dogs, and kitsune, enigmatic fox spirits with magical abilities, are just a few examples.
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1. Tanuki - The Most Mischievous Japanese Mythical Creatures Tanuki moving house, by Adachi Ginko, 1884, via ukiyo-e.org The first, and possibly one of the most widely known youkai, is the raccoon dog, also known as Tanuki in Japanese folklore.
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In Japanese mythology, the raijū ( 雷獣, らいじゅう, lit. "thunder animal/beast") is a legendary creature associated with lightning and thunder, as well as the god Raijin . Mythology
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Izanami - the first woman Susanoo-no-Mikoto - the god of seas and storms Raijin - the god of lightning and thunder Shikigami (or minor slave spirits with no free will) The Shikigami are a special type of yokai or spirits. What's unique about them is that they have absolutely no free will.
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List of legendary creatures from Japan Part of a series on Japanese mythology and folklore Mythic texts Kojiki Nihon Shoki Fudoki Kujiki Kogo Shūi Konjaku Monogatarishū Nihon Ryōiki Divinities Amaterasu Ame-no-Uzume Inari Izanagi Izanami Kami Myōjin Seven Lucky Gods Susanoo Legendary creatures and urban legends Kitsune Oni Onryō Tengu Yōkai Yūrei
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The 10 Most Common Mythological Japanese Creatures, Explained - whatNerd whatNerd Anime The 10 Most Common Mythological Japanese Creatures, Explained The 10 Most Common Mythological Japanese Creatures, Explained Japanese mythology has given us so many fascinating creatures that have made appearances in anime, manga, and movies. By Renz Vitalicio
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Below are ten supernatural and mythical animals, creatures, and beasts from Japanese culture: Kappa Tengu Ryū (Dragon) Nurikabe Onryo Bake-danuki (Tanuki) Shikigami Nuppeppō Jorōgumo Kitsune 1. Kappa Also known as kawatarō (river child), kappa appear as turtle-like imps lurking in ponds and rivers.
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Mythical creatures are a significant element of Japanese cultural heritage. They influence many cultural aspects. Spirits and monsters like Kitsune and Oni have distinct narratives. They mirror traditional Japanese values and environmental contemplations.
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Japanese The Kojiki, which translates to "the record of ancient matters", is an ancient document that elaborates the legends and myths of Japan. Japanese mythology dates back 2000 years and melds the beliefs of the Shinto and Buddhist religions with a focus on creation and the forces of nature.
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Japanese mythological creatures. Within the anthology of Japan there is a great variety of characters that for centuries have terrified or pleased the people of Japan, which is why they still believe in these mythical creatures. Likewise, among the most famous are: The 4 sacred beasts on Japanese Mythology