Records in Okinawa

Bakeneko

化け猫(ばけねこ)

Stories of old cats that speak, perform, dress like people or take human form—and the separate cat yokai they keep getting confused with.

  • House
  • Mixed

Danger 3/5 Editorial rating Danger rating 3 out of 5. This is an editorial rating, not a folklore measurement.

  • undated Okinawa Folklore record

    Mayā-gwā cat spirit traditions