In #JapaneseFolklore there is a supernatural phenomenon known as mayoibune (which translates as 'wandering ship'). It involves ghostly ships that appear on moonlit nights during the Obon holiday. They are the haunting ghosts of sailors who died at sea. Mayoibune start... #WyrdWednesday #yokai 1/4
There are many other #yokai that are believed to help protect people from illness and disease. Generally it is said that carrying an image of the creature can be protective. One of my favourites is yogen no tori.
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In #JapaneseFolklore there is a #yokai known as kotobuki, a chimera made up of parts of all 12 zodiac animals. It is believed that just having an image of this auspicious magical beast will protect you from sickness and disease and can even bring good fortune. #MythologyMonday 1/2
In #JapaneseFolklore oni are ferocious demons said to bring disease and punish the damned in hell. These #yokai are generally depicted with red or blue skin, horns, sharp fangs and claws, often wielding a club. 
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This little guy might look cute but if a keukegen takes up residence in your home you'll likely experience poor health, disease and bad luck.
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Kappa are a well-known #yokai in #JapaneseFolklore. Don't be fooled by their sometimes cute depictions though, they can be extremely dangerous. If you encounter one & need to escape be sure to have cucumbers handy to throw their way, or you can try a deep bow. More below
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LesFicFri "Skin"
For Love of a Konbini Idol
By Nara Moore
The Kudan never lies, and its attendant never speaks.
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In #JapaneseFolklore akaname is a #yokai often described as a small, child-like creature with a long tongue that is said to lick the grime and filth found in bathrooms. Aka means filth but is also a synonym for red and in many cases akaname are said to have slimy red skin... #FolkloreThursday 1/3
#dub #postdub #yokaï Mon vieil ami Martin, de Brain Damage, sort un album avec la poétesse japonaise Emiko Ota sur la thématique des yokaï. J'ai trop hâte de l'écouter, en plus en 3ème larron sur l'album, on trouve le légendaire mad professor.
Petit coup de projecteur, et deux titres en avant première, sur FIP.
https://www.radiofrance.fr/fip/le-post-dub-percutant-de-brain-damage-emiko-ota-et-mad-professor-5087170
Tanuki are shapeshifting trickster #yokai found in #JapaneseFolklore. They are such sophisticated tricksters that they tend to be blamed for many supernatural phenomena that can't be otherwise explained. I wrote this article all about them.
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In #JapaneseFolklore Nuppeppo is a bizarre #yokai that lurks in ruined temples and graveyards at night emanating a dreadful smell like rotting meat. They are a child-sized blob with lumpy chunks of flesh and small hands & feet. Other than their repulsive, nausea-inducing stench... #WyrdWednesday 1/2
If you are putting off your spring cleaning this year, you may be more motivated after reading about keukegen. These #yokai are found in dirty gardens & homes, often hiding under floorboards or in mouldy corners. They appear as a mass of long, filthy hair... #LegendaryWednesday #JapaneseFolklore 1/4
Too late she realised that Osan was actually an evil bakeneko ( #yokai cat). A second traveller also died from wounds inflicted by a giant cat. The last man alive finally understood what was happening and fortunately was able to overpower the evil cat spirit and kill her with his sword. 3/4
In #JapaneseFolklore ogama are giant forest-dwelling toad #yokai. It's believed that when toads reach 1000 years old they develop supernatural powers and become yokai. Ogama get increasingly more dangerous as they get older, often killing and eating humans.
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Matthew Meyer @yokai.com
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