Japanese

Kami, spirits, heroes, and yōkai from Japan’s chronicles, local traditions, and collected tales.

Verified modern retellings

These figures include at least one verified connection to a modern work.

2 figures

Izanagi and IzanamiThey created and organised the Japanese archipelago. · They produced other important deities.2 myths
Yuki-onnaShe appeared during snowstorms, blizzards and other wintry nights. · She was associated with fatal encounters and death by freezing.1 myth

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