Itsumade

e-tsu-mah-deh

Also Known As

Itsumaden(いつまでん)

Itsumade(イツマデ)

Itsumade

e-tsu-mah-deh

Basic Description

Itsumade is a monstrous bird yokai feared as a harbinger of death. It is said to cry out in a human voice, calling “Itsu made…?” (“How long…?”). Hearing its eerie cry was believed to foretell death within three days, making the creature a source of deep dread throughout history.

Folklore & Legends

Itsumade is mentioned in classical sources such as the Konjaku Monogatari-shū and the Taiheiki, where it appears as a bird that announces calamity. It was believed to dwell around the Hira Mountains in Shiga Prefecture, emerging at night to cry out and spread fear among the people. The yokai became a symbol of ill omens and death in Japanese folklore.

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