Tatamitataki
The strange sound of “bata bata” (a flapping or slapping noise) is said to start from the east and move toward the west. It is also believed to appear more frequently where the northwest wind blows.
Regions and Locations Associated with This Yokai
Wakayama Prefecture, Yamaguchi Prefecture, etc. / Villages
Excerpts from the books of Kunio Yanagita
This creature is said to make a sound at night, resembling the noise of someone striking a tatami mat.
