Yokai Did It !

Ever heard footsteps behind you with no one there? Can't find your keys again? Had an unexpectedly great day for no reason? For centuries, Japanese folklore has explained life's small moments - unsettling or ordinary - through yokai: supernatural spirits, tricksters, and guardians woven into the fabric of daily life. Yokai Did It! lets you describe any moment from your day, and our AI confidently matches it to the yokai responsible, drawing on traditional lore about creatures like the mischievous river-dwelling Kappa, the shapeshifting Kitsune fox spirit, the dream-eating Baku, and 27 more. Each reading comes with a short, playful, atmospheric explanation connecting your moment to that yokai's traditional story. Enter your birthday to discover which yokai has been with you since the day you were born - like a Japanese folklore twist on a zodiac sign. Explore the full Yokai Encyclopedia to learn about 30 classic spirits, complete with their kanji characters and origins. Your past encounters are saved to a personal history so you can look back on the strange little mysteries of your life. Available in both English and Japanese.