Japanese Folklore Magnets

Demon Brothers Ramen Temple colored vector illustration is about two Japanese Oni eating a delicious bowl of ramen. The Japanese kanji at the top means "there's no medicine for falling in love".

Foxes are cunning creatures with curious little faces.

When you’re usually portrayed as the bad guy sometimes you need to take your mind off it and focus on something more tranquil, like creating a pot using a potter’s kick wheel. This fantasy image shows a bright red Japanese ogre or oni sitting calmly in front of his remote home, crafting a clay pot, using a traditional Asian kick wheel to spin the pot while shaping it. Painted with acrylics on canvas the fantasy image illustrates that even villains, like an oni, need down time to pursue their hobbies and this one spends most of his time making pottery using his kick wheel.

This Kitsune Japanese Fox design features the mythical Japanese fox Kitsune and cherry blossom Sakura tree.

Pink demon with oni mask.

A Tanuki eats ramen between the skin of his ... peanuts! This character of the Japanese folklore is known for its comical aspect thanks to its imposing body parts and for its strength as big as a Kitsune.

Ancient samurai kitsune fox mask

Kūko are good kitsune which have lived for an extremely long time and achieved the highest ranks of kitsune society. Upon achieving this rank, they lose their tails entirely, although their ears still resemble a fox’s. They exist as being of pure spirit. They are telepathic and clairvoyant, and can even see into the future.

The mischievous omen of many good folktales and anime.

Minimalist stylized art of a Kodama

Komainu (狛犬), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the honden.

A sacred Japanese Demon Oni face art mask.

Kokeshi dolls are traditional Japanese wooden dolls known for their simple and charming design

Illustration of a kitsune hunting

A sleazy Tengu tries to convince a Japanese princess to purchase a life insurance policy. 19th century Japanese print by Yoshitoshi.

Yotsuya Kaidan | Japanese Yokai Horror Manga Black

Cat of the five virtues

Funny and Cute Japanese folklore ghost, Kappa and his BFF. — Kappa are aquatic, reptilian humanoids who inhabit the rivers and streams flowing over Japan. Clumsy on land, they are at home in the water, and thrive during the warm months. — Kappa are generally the size and shape of a human child, yet despite their small stature they are physically stronger than a grown man.

Japanese folklore illustration characters

She brings good health to her patients and even lets the littlest ones ring the bell on her collar! Drawn for the April 2020 CDC challenge and the Inktober52 red prompt. Thank you to all nurses, doctors, and medical personnel for everything you do <3 Copyright 2020 Kristen O’Keefe. All rights reserved. All images property of Kristen O’Keefe and are protected by copyright law. Resale, downloading, reproducing, printing, and comping of these images is illegal without permission of the artist.

Inspired by Japanese folklore and Kitsune (fox) who can shapeshift into a beautiful woman.

Cat of the five virtues

japan woman art

A Japanese Daruma doll in a kawaii cute style. They represent a symbol of perseverance and good luck. They are often given as gifts and the most common colour for them is red, but I don’t really like drawing in red and yellow so I’ve gone with blue (which, for Daruma dolls, means “success in school and the development of the intellect”).

japanese girl

Kidōmaru Japanese Yokai Horror Anime Manga Streetwear

This Japanese demon graphic will add some manga style to your wardrobe.

A trickster that dances between worlds. A reminder that there is magic in the unknown, and that even the most unexpected beings can hold secrets and wisdom beyond our understanding.

Flaming Foo Dog face irezumi style

the Purple Kitsune Fox Tee, a unique and eye-catching piece of apparel for anyone who loves foxes and wants to stand out from the crowd. The shirt features a vibrant purple color with a detailed illustration of a kitsune, a mythical fox spirit from Japanese folklore, with multiple tails and a mischievous expression.So show off your love for this legendary creature and add a touch of quirkiness to your wardrobe with the Purple Kitsune Fox T-shirt!

pretty kitsune spirit covered in lotus flowers

Kitsune Japanese Folklore

Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Chinese New Year with our exquisite Dragon design. Capturing the essence of tradition and symbolism, our design showcases the majestic dragon, a symbol of power, luck, and prosperity. Experience the rich cultural heritage as you embrace this auspicious season with our stunning Chinese New Year design.

Minimalist stylized art of a Kodama

Minimalist stylized art of a Kodama