Which Yokai Did You Pick And Why?

I picked the Keukegen. I chose this Yokai because it reminded me of a Sesame Street character design, it was my favourite show as a kid.

Name Some Characteristics And Provide A Background History/Summary On Your Yokai.

The Keukegen is a Yokai who lives in dark places such as old homes, abandoned gardens, or underneath floorboards. The Keukegen is the size of a small dog and has long black or grey hair, they do not make good pets.

Do You Think Japanese Yokai Differ From Western Monsters And Mythical Creatures?

I think there’s a big difference between the two types of creatures, Japanese Yokai seems to have an origin story and a meaning for their creation. Whether Western monsters are seen as silly, with no meaningful plot or storyline.

Do You Believe In Yokai, Monsters, Ghosts, Or Mythical Creatures? Why Or Why Not?

I do believe in spirits even though I don’t think there’s an afterlife. My house is very old, so sometimes I experience paranormal activity. I’ve had a lot of unexplainable things happen to me over the years.