Ashiarai Yashiki: From Giant Foot Yokai to Pop Culture Icon
Introduction The floorboards creak ominously. Shadows dance in the corners. Then, a colossal, mud-caked foot bursts through the ceiling, demanding to be washed. This isn’t a scene from a nightmare; it’s a glimpse into the bizarre world of Ashiarai Yashiki, one of Japan’s most peculiar and enduring yokai. From its humble origins in regional folklore … Read more