Category Japan

Uncover the legendary yōkai, divine beasts, and cryptids lurking across the islands of Japan. This category tracks the supernatural entities haunting the region, from the deep ocean trenches to the misty mountain peaks. Explore our official field dossiers to study the lore, habits, and dangers of iconic Japanese entities like the colossal Akkorokamui, the nightmare-devouring Baku, and the deceptive, multi-tailed Kitsune.

Kitsune: The Japanese Fox Spirit

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"When the fox crosses the field road at dusk, do not decide too quickly whether you have seen an animal, a messenger, a woman, a flame, or a warning. The fox has already decided what you are allowed to see." — Traditional field saying associated with Inari shrine roads and rural fox lore.

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