Lineage & Rank
The Four Ranks of Foxes
The four grades of fox spirits set down in Edo-period essays — the higher the rank, the further from humankind and the nearer the divine.
Explore the yokai of "The Four Ranks of Foxes" through curated collections.
Tales of the Fox
Among Japan’s yokai, the fox—kitsune—stands out for its allure and presence. Tricksters that bewitch humans, shapeshifters both beautiful and uncanny, and sacred messengers of the divine, foxes have long fired the human imagination. In this collection, Tales of the Fox, we range from great yokai like the Nine-Tailed Fox and Tamamo-no-Mae to small, local traditions, and even odd fox offshoots born from branching lore. Through stories of foxes both fearsome and endearing, discover the enduring appeal of yokai woven through Japanese culture.
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Cool Yokai | Japanese Folklore through Power, Speed, and Monstrous Beauty
The "coolness" of yokai isn't determined solely by combat strength. From the overwhelming presence of Shuten-doji and Ushi-oni, the blazing speed of the Tengu and Kamaitachi, the sheer divinity of the Suzaku and Byakko, to the daring designs of Seto-taisho and Nise-kisha—the reasons they captivate us vary widely. In this collection, we explore the charm that lies beyond fear by examining their appearances and stories left in legends, folktales, and classical yokai art.
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