Hitotsume-kozō
Hitotsume-kozō is a one-eyed yokai from Japanese folklore, appearing as a child-like goblin dressed in the robes of a Buddhist novice. His name translates to 'one-eyed little monk,' and he is among the most distinctive of Japan's supernatural beings. According to legend, these spirits are associated with Enryaku-ji temple on Mount Hiei, the headquarters of the Tendai school of Buddhism. Hitotsume-kozō are generally mischievous rather than malevolent, though their behavior can sometimes frighten humans. They serve as a fascinating example of how Buddhist imagery blended with indigenous folk bel