Yokai Paradeさんのイラストまとめ

Only do this in dire need, because if your nightmare is not enough, the baku may eat your hopes and dreams as well. The baku's name is also used as the Japanese word for tapir, to which it bears an uncanny resemblance, especially in older depictions like this one by Hokusai.

The baku was made at the end of creation from leftover bits of other animals. It feeds on bad dreams and protects from evil spirits and bad yokai. If you have a nightmare repeat three times "Baku-san come eat my dream." But.... #folklorethursday #ayokaiaday by @lilita_yaya

today's yokai: Shīsā, from Okinawa, are similar to the Komainu or lion dog often found guarding Japanese shrines, but are smaller and more dog-like, and often found on rooftops #ayokaiaday #inktober https://t.co/A3bVWfCj4n https://t.co/IUtFZsQo4H

A bear that lives a very long time can transform into an onikuma demon bear. It's a lot like an ordinary bear - which is scary enough! - but it walks upright and grows large and strong enough to carry off horses and cows😱 #ayokaiaday #inktober

Tsukumogami are very old objects that have gained a spirit and become animate. It can happen to all kinds of things like tools, musical instruments, household goods, and kitchen implements like this rice cooker by our own @lilita_yaya #FolkloreThursday #yokai

First in our parade of 31 yokai for #inktober: Isogashi! Isogashi is Japanese for "busy," and when you're possessed by this yokai you're unable to relax and always need to be getting something done! #ayokaiaday

As a child, the samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune was exiled to Mount Kurama after his father was assassinated. He learned swordsmanship from the tengu Sojobo and used his skills to avenge his father's death and become a famous warrior hero. #FolkloreThursday #yokai

In Japan, people don't see a man in the moon, they see the figure of a rabbit pounding rice to make mochi rice cakes, who features in various tales. #FolkloreThursday

The baku is a yokai that feeds on bad dreams and keeps evil spirits away. It was made at the end of creation from leftover bits of other animals. Its name is also used as the Japanese word for tapir. #folklorethursday

When you're in Japan, be careful walking under trees! Akateko is a yokai that's a disembodied red child's hand that drops down from Japanese honey locust trees and slaps people. #FolkloreThursday art by @matthewmeyerart