Japanese Mythology
Figures from Japanese mythology, their types, domains, and descriptive notes.
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| ID | Name | Type | Domain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Nue | Yokai | Ill Omen | Chimeric monster of ill fortune |
| 44 | Namazu | Legendary creature | Earthquakes | Giant catfish said to cause earthquakes |
| 45 | Shinigami | Spirit | Death | Spirits that draw mortals toward death |
| 46 | Yurei | Yurei | The Restless Dead | Ghosts bound to the world by strong emotion |
| 47 | Tsukumogami | Yokai | Household Objects | Tools that gain a spirit after a hundred years |
| 48 | Kodama | Spirit | Trees and Forests | Spirits that dwell within old trees |
| 49 | Zashiki-warashi | Yokai | Household Fortune | Child spirits that bring luck to a home |
| 50 | Bakeneko | Yokai | Cats | Supernatural shape shifting cats |
| 51 | Umibozu | Yokai | Sea | Sea spirit that wrecks ships |
| 52 | Shisa | Legendary creature | Protection | Okinawan lion dog guardians |
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Last checked against sources: October 16, 2026.
Last changed: July 20, 2026. This is when we last changed the data or its description. It doesn’t mean the data runs up to that date.
- Wikipedia: Japanese mythology (used with permission)
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