Chigüi introduces you to the yokai

A Halloween warm-up with creatures from Japanese folklore, told by Chigüi, a very mischievous guide.

Figure with a capybara head, a maple leaf kimono and a lit lantern under the full moon.

There are creatures that have lived in Japanese stories for a very long time. They are called yokai, and they form a whole world of strange, curious and sometimes mischievous beings.

Some of them make you laugh. Others are a little bit scary. But almost all of them have something to tell.

With lanterns, pumpkins and a full moon, the night seems made just for them. That is why they fit so well with Halloween.

Wooden staircase between bamboo, with lanterns, carved pumpkins and a crow perched under the full moon.

Although yokai were not the main theme of this latest Yokai Fest, we were very happy to stay surrounded by fantasy, mystical creatures and worlds full of magic. After all, it is the perfect excuse to let your imagination fly and discover new universes!

And for this adventure, we have the perfect guide: Chigüi, our curious capybara. It has the face of someone who has never broken a plate, but don’t be fooled… it’s a little mischievous!

So follow it and get ready to discover some of the most fascinating and mysterious inhabitants of Japanese folklore. Who knows what creatures are waiting for you on the other side?