Tsukumogami

付喪神 - Household items that have come to life

An everyday item or tool that has become a Yokai. It is thought they gain a spirit after one hundred years², and thus a degree of sapience. Most are benign—either guardians or tricksters, though a few will harm humans.
These spirits may be angry at being thrown out by their human masters, while others may protect members of the household. It depends on how the previous owners or how those who discover the spirit treat it. With care, some malevolent spirits can be appeased.

Examples

Kosodenote by Ryūkansai

A kosode (short sleeved under kimono) yokai

Kasaobake by Jinbunsha? (Public Domain)

Kasaobake, an umbrella spirit

Tofu Kozo by Ryuukansaijin

Tofu Kozo- spirit boy carrying tofu and sometimes sake

Chou an ooze, thought to have originated from a forgotten batch of agar¹.

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Definition

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Genetic Descendants

• Razor Vine

Related Ethnicities

• Yokai

Intelligence

Fairly simple, often like children. Though, some have wisdom or sixth sense that exceeds humans¹.

Conservation Status

The most common type of yokai, though they hide in plain sight well¹. Good luck recognizing them, unless they wish to reveal themselves. They don't wish to be accidentally caught up in the memorial services to pacify discarded goods^{3, 4}.

Note

Replacement for previous Myth article on the subject.