There are some famous yokai in Japan, and if you look closely, you will find that many of them are influenced by Chinese yokai, and even many of them are directly evolved from Chinese yokai.
1.Kappa:Kappa are aquatic creatures of Japanese folklore that are often described as resembling children, with a green ** and a water-filled depression overhead. They are both mischievous and mischievous.
The origin of kappa is similar to the Chinese "water tiger", which is a mysterious creature related to water. The water tiger is a type of monster in traditional Chinese culture, and its image is often described as a mysterious creature with a tiger head, snake body, and fish scales. In traditional Chinese culture, the water tiger is considered a ferocious monster that often attacks humans and devours them.
When the water tiger was introduced to Japan, its image was adapted into a yokai similar to a kappa, and it was called "kappa".
2.Kirin:The unicorn is an auspicious mythical animal in Chinese culture, often depicted as having the body of a deer, an oxtail, and a horse's hooves, and its body is covered in scales, symbolizing auspiciousness and kindness. In Japan, unicorns have similar images and symbolism, but they are also used to refer to giraffes in modern Japanese. Zheng He of the Ming Dynasty of China brought back a giraffe from overseas when he went to the West, and because people at that time had never seen a unicorn, they mistook the giraffe for a unicorn, and it is estimated that this name was transmitted to Japan and passed down at this time.
3.Onmora Oni:This is a yokai that originated in Chinese legends and was later introduced to Japan. In The Tale of the Taihei Hyakkumonogatari, the Onmara Oni is described as an evil spirit or youkai that can steal the essence of humans in the dark. In Chinese legend, the Onmara Oni is described as a strange bird that changes from an eerie aura.
4.Tengu:Tengu is an important yokai in Japan, often described as humanoids with red faces and long noses, and sometimes avian features. They originated from the Chinese "tengu", which is shaped like a wild cat and has a white head, according to the Classic of Mountains and Seas and the Classic of the Western Mountains. Later, this image was introduced to Japan and developed into a unique tengu image.
5.Kitsune:Kitsunes are common in both traditional Chinese and Japanese cultures, and are often considered to be fox spirits with the ability to change. In China, fox fairies are sometimes considered cunning and dangerous, while in Japan, the image of fox fairies (or "fox spirits") has been influenced by Chinese legends, but has also developed its own unique characteristics and stories.
The stories of these yokai have rich changes and developments in the cultures of both countries, reflecting the process of cultural transmission and mutual influence.