Aburasumashi
An old woman was walking with her grandchild when she remarked, “Long ago, something carrying an oil jar would appear here.” The grandchild replied, “It still appears now,” and at that moment, the creature appeared.
Regions and Locations Associated with This Yokai
Kumamoto Prefecture / Mountain Paths
Excerpts from the books of Kunio Yanagita
This creature is said to appear on mountain paths, carrying an oil jar. It is a mysterious being tied to local legends about the mountains.
