List of legendary creatures from Japan information
Legendary creatures and entities in traditional Japanese mythology
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Kojiki
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Kujiki
Kogo Shūi
Konjaku Monogatarishū
Nihon Ryōiki
Divinities
Amaterasu
Ame-no-Uzume
Inari
Izanagi
Izanami
Kami
Myōjin
Seven Lucky Gods
Susanoo
Legendary creatures and urban legends
Kitsune
Oni
Onryō
Tengu
Yōkai
Yūrei
Mythical and sacred locations
Mount Hiei
Mount Fuji
Izumo
Ryūgū-jō
Takamagahara
Yomi
Jigoku
Sacred objects
Amenonuhoko
Kusanagi
Tonbogiri
Three Sacred Treasures
Shintō and Buddhism
Bon Festival
Setsubun
Ema
Torii
Shinto shrines
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The following is a list of Akuma (demons), Yūrei (ghosts), Yōkai (spirits), Kami and other legendary creatures that are notable in Japanese folklore and mythology.
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