Collection: Yokai, Japanese Folklore & Mythology

A Bestiary of Yokai, Japanese Folklore, Mythology, Charms & Urban Legends! - Sticker Art Series by ©Samkalensky, Over 200 designs & counting!

•What are Yokai?•

"yōkai" (JP: 妖怪) are defined as "Supernatural monsters, spirits, demons & other phenomena from Japanese Folklore, Legends & Mythology." -  The term "yōkai" is often used as an umbrella covering all things that are mysterious, uncanny or eerie, to the generally unexplained, emotional, supernatural, paranormal, even divine phenomena! - The majority of yokai where originally illustrated during the Edo period (1603-1868) though many have oral roots going back much, much further. (to the 8th century!) - in old times, Yokai would also often times be used as a stand-in-explanation for natural phenomena which at the time would otherwise have been otherwise impossible to explain, or used as a way of scaring naughty children into behaving. - Yokai can be depicted as Horrific monsters or adorable creatures, sometimes even bringing good fortune to those that cross their paths! – In recent times: Modern day Cryptids, UMA as well as certain Urban Legends have come to be categorized under this umbrella!  

• Hyakki Yagyō - (JP: 百鬼夜行) - "The Night Parade of 100 demons" is when all the Yokai parade through town causing mayhem, mischief and chaos. - it has been interpreted dozens of times over the ages, with well over 1000 years of history and dozens of ancient picture scrolls, emaki, books, etc.

My sticker & zine series was largely inspired by Toriyama Sekiens bestiary: "The Illustrated Night Parade of a Hundred Demons" (1776) & other bestiaries like it. –  I also cover yokai & folklore which where not included in those books as well. (PS: for more information about the subject check out my bibliography/recommended further reading here.) - My goal is to interpret as many yokai monsters as i can while having a fun time doing so, i hope you'll enjoy & support my pandemonium and parade!

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  • Obake Shimeji - "お化けしめじ" - [yokai]
    Obake Shimeji -
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  • Isogashi - いそがし - [Yokai]
    Isogashi - いそがし -  [Yokai]
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  • Uma-shika -馬鹿 - [Yokai]
    Uma-shika -馬鹿 - [Yokai]
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  • Hainu - 羽犬 - [Yokai]
    Hainu - 羽犬 - [Yokai]
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  • Keukegen - 毛羽毛現 - [Yokai]
    Keukegen - 毛羽毛現 -  [Yokai]
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  • Hajikkaki - 恥っかき - [yokai]
    Hajikkaki - 恥っかき - [yokai]
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  • Shiro Ukari - 白うかり - [Yokai]
    Shiro Ukari - 白うかり - [Yokai]
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  • Dōmo-Kōmo - どうもこうも - [Yokai]
    Dōmo-Kōmo - どうもこうも - [Yokai]
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  • Nuppeppō - ぬっぺふほふ - [Yokai]
    Nuppeppō - ぬっぺふほふ - [Yokai]
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  • Betobeto-san - べとべとさん - [Yokai]
    Betobeto-san - べとべとさん - [Yokai]
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  • Shirime - 尻目 - [Yokai]
    Shirime - 尻目 - [Yokai]
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  • Sōgenbi - 叢原火 - [Yokai]
    Sōgenbi - 叢原火 - [Yokai]
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  • Furaribi – ふらり火 - [Yokai]
    Furaribi – ふらり火 - [Yokai]
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  • Ubagabi - 姥ヶ火 - [Yokai]
    Ubagabi - 姥ヶ火 - [Yokai]
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  • Samurai Skeleton Shamisen player In Top hat - [Yokai]
    Samurai Skeleton Shamisen player In Top hat - [Yokai]
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  • Kyōkotsu - 狂骨 - [Yokai]
    Kyōkotsu - 狂骨 - [Yokai]
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  • Dorotabō - 泥田坊 - [Yokai]
    Dorotabō - 泥田坊 - [Yokai]
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  • Futakuchi-Onna - 二口女 - [Yokai]
    Futakuchi-Onna - 二口女 - [Yokai]
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  • Onikuma - 鬼熊 - [Yokai]
    Onikuma - 鬼熊 - [Yokai]
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  • Basan - 波山 - [Yokai]
    Basan - 波山 - [Yokai]
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  • Torakoishi - 虎子石 - [Yokai | Charm]
    Torakoishi - 虎子石 - [Yokai | Charm]
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  • Azuki Arai - 小豆洗い - [Yokai]
    Azuki Arai - 小豆洗い - [Yokai]
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  • Azuki Hakari - 小豆はかり - [yokai]
    Azuki Hakari - 小豆はかり - [yokai]
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  • Azuki baba - 小豆婆 – [Yokai]
    Azuki baba - 小豆婆 – [Yokai]
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  • Kamikiri - 髪切り - [Yokai]
    Kamikiri - 髪切り - [Yokai]
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  • Amikiri - 網切 - [Yokai]
    Amikiri - 網切 - [Yokai]
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  • Heikegani - 平家蟹 - [Yokai]
    Heikegani - 平家蟹 - [Yokai]
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  • Namazu-Benkei - 弁慶なまず道具 - [Yokai | Charm]
    Namazu-Benkei - 弁慶なまず道具 - [Yokai | Charm]
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  • Gashadokuro - がしゃどくろ - [Yokai]
    Gashadokuro - がしゃどくろ - [Yokai]
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  • Chikushou - チクシャウ [Yokai]
    Chikushou - チクシャウ [Yokai]
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  • Chikuri - チクリ - [Yokai]
    Chikuri - チクリ - [Yokai]
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  • Madau - マダウ - [Yokai]
    Madau - マダウ - [Yokai]
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