Nekomata

妖怪ベンチ

An old pet cat can sometimes transform into a Nekamata (cat monster). It is said to have a tail split into two, can speak human language, and walks on two legs. Some believe it is a mountain beast, and it is known to sometimes attack humans.

Regions and Locations Associated with This Yokai

Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu / Mountains

Excerpts from the books of Kunio Yanagita

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