Yokai
How do Yokai interact with humans?
4.3 (36)
34 mins
Explore the mysterious Yokai, celebrated spiritual presences in Japanese folklore that are believed to cause strange phenomena. Discover how yokai are rooted in animal beliefs and their spirit is called Reikon, Kami, or Oni, and how they exhibit human emotions and can transform into animals or objects.
Ep 1:
Who Are Yokai, the Mysterious Spiritual Presences in Japanese Folklore?
Ep 2:
Do Yokai Legends Vary Across Different Japanese Regions?
Ep 3:
What Makes Oni an Iconic Yokai in Japanese Folklore?
Ep 4:
What Makes the Kappa Yokai Child-like and Fierce Alike?
Ep 5:
Do Yamauba, the Female Yokai, Possess Dual Nature?
Ep 6:
Do Yamawaro Yokai Reside on Mountains and Mimic Sounds?
Ep 7:
Do Kamaitachi Yokai Cause Sudden Cuts on Humans?
Ep 8:
Do Tanuki Yokai Possess Shape-Shifting Abilities?
Ep 9:
Does the Namahage Yokai Scare Children Into Good Behavior?
Discussions (10)
Floyd
Level 8 · 8 mo agoMizuki replacing legends is fine. It's called development. If you prefer authentic ghosts over a local economy you are part of the problem.
Preston
Level 7 · 9 mo agoWicked people become Oni? That explains Congress, lol.
Mort
Level 6 · 9 mo agoYou frame the commercialization in Sakaiminato as a loss of lore, but I disagree. Towns need tourism to survive. Using manga characters to boost the economy is smart and keeps the culture relevant.
