famous yokai

Kappa
Kappa is an amphibious yōkai demon
The kappa are known to favor cucumbers and love
Once befriended, the kappa may perform any number of tasks for human beings, such as
helping farmers irrigate their land. Sometimes, they bring fresh fish, which is regarded as a mark
of good fortune for the family that receives it. They are also highly knowledgeable about medicine,
and legend states that they taught the art of bone setting to human beings.
Oni
Oni is a kind of yōkai, ogre, or troll in Japanese folklore. They are typically portrayed as hulking
figures with one or more horns growing out of their heads. Stereotypically, they are conceived of as
red, blue or green-colored, wearing loincloths of tiger pelt, and carrying iron kanabō clubs
Zashiki-warashi
Zashiki-warashi is spirit-like being told about mostly in the Iwate Prefecture.
They are said to be yokai that live in zashiki storage rooms, and they would perform pranks,
and those that see one would be visited with good fortune. There are also legends of how they
would bring fortune to families.
Rokuro Kubi
The rokurokubi is a type of Japanese yōkai (apparition).
They look almost completely like humans, with one major difference.
There are two types of Rokurokubi: one whose neck stretches, and one whose head comes off
and flies around freely 
Azuki Arai
Azuki Arai is a ghostly phenomenon in Japanese folklore, in which a mysterious noise that sounds
like azuki beans being washed or ground is heard. It usually occurs near a river or other body of water.
Sometimes the creature or spirit responsible amuses itself by singing
"azuki togou ka, hito totte kuou ka? shoki shoki."
("Will I grind my azuki beans, or will I get a person to eat? shoki shoki."), and anyone
who approaches will inevitably fall into the water



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