Hitotsume-kozou
This yokai is said to have a single eye and takes the form of a monk. It is known for playing pranks by suddenly appearing in front of humans to startle them.
Regions and Locations Associated with This Yokai
Nationwide / Homes, Outdoors
Excerpts from the books of Kunio Yanagita
Late at night, a young boy is often seen walking with a hat pulled low to buy alcohol. When passing by, people have noticed that the boy has a single, round eye in the center of his face.
