A mysterious female yokai with the ability to stretch her body to immense heights in order to peer into second-story windows, often appearing suddenly to frighten people.
428
A legendary nine-tailed fox spirit who disguised herself as a courtesan. She caused disasters in the imperial court and was eventually sealed into the Killing Stone.
430
An eerie yokai formed from an unharvested persimmon left to rot, glowing faintly and rolling across roads to spook travelers at night.
327
A magical raccoon dog from Japanese folklore known for shape-shifting and playing harmless tricks on humans, often seen as a bringer of good fortune.
434
Tatami-tataki is a poltergeist known for beating the tatami mats at night, creating eerie noises in haunted or abandoned homes.
337
Tengu are legendary yokai with bird-like features and supernatural powers, known for dwelling in the mountains and challenging the arrogant.
673
Tenjōname is a creepy yokai known for haunting unkempt homes and licking the ceilings with its long tongue, leaving behind stains.
424
Tennin are celestial women from Buddhist mythology, often seen as graceful, divine beings who descend to Earth in flowing robes to perform dances or deliver messages.
405
Te-no-me is the ghost of a blind man who has eyes on the palms of his hands. It is said to wander cemeteries, seeking the one who wronged him in life.
355
Tesso is the vengeful spirit of the monk Raigō who transformed into a swarm of rats to destroy his enemies after being wronged.
375
Tōfu-kozō is a small yokai boy who silently offers tofu to passersby, typically harmless but eerie in folklore.
489
Toire-no-Hanakosan is the ghost of a schoolgirl said to haunt the third stall of school restrooms, featured in one of Japan's most iconic urban legends.
492
Tōtetsu is the Japanese interpretation of the Taotie, a legendary Chinese beast known for its greed and monstrous appetite.
712
Tsurara-onna is a wintry yokai formed from icicles, appearing as a beautiful woman during cold nights.
362
Tsuchigumo is a monstrous spider yokai that traps warriors using illusions and was famously defeated by Minamoto no Yorimitsu.
580
Tsuchikorobi is a tumbling monster said to roll down forested slopes and knock over travelers, often used as a warning for those wandering alone.
415
Tsuchinoko is a short, fat snake-like creature from Japanese folklore known for its elusive nature, ability to jump, and trickster personality.
634
Tsukumogami are household items that come to life after a hundred years, becoming sentient yokai, often mischievous or vengeful.
721
Tsurube-otoshi is a monstrous yokai that drops from the treetops to crush or consume people passing underneath at night.
366
Taimatsumaru is a tengu surrounded in demonic fire, known for testing spiritual travelers and symbolizing the dangers and revelations of flame.
390