Sodehiki Kozō
The spirit of a fallen samurai is said to pull the sleeves of passersby, asking for help. Alternatively, it is believed that a child who accidentally killed their parents, mistaking them for thieves, became the Sodehiki Kozō (Sleeve-Pulling Boy).
Regions and Locations Associated with This Yokai
Saitama Prefecture / Villages
Excerpts from the books of Kunio Yanagita
In the evening, as one walks along the road, something may tug at their sleeve from behind. Startled, they turn around, only to find no one there. As they begin walking again, their sleeve is tugged once more.
