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Tebori: how Japanese tattooing works without a machine (and why some people swear by it)
Tebori (手彫り) is the traditional Japanese hand-tattooing method: no machine, just bamboo and needles. Bokashi gradients, pain vs machine, cost, and how to find a real Horishi. By Jérémy, Dai Yokai founder.
DAI YOKAI
2 days ago4 min read


5 yokai who wear a beautiful woman's face to kill
Jorogumo, Tamamo no Mae, Yuki-onna, Kuchisake, Hannya : 5 yokai qui prennent les traits d'une femme magnifique pour tuer. Le concept de bake-bijin et pourquoi beauté = danger au Japon. Par Jérémy, créateur Dai Yokai.
DAI YOKAI
3 days ago5 min read


10 Japanese yokai you need to know (and stop mixing up)
Japanese folklore boasts "8 million gods." Where to begin? Here's the definitive "Starter Pack." From the fearsome Oni to the mischievous Tanuki, and including the Kappa and the Tengu, discover the ranking of the 10 supernatural creatures you absolutely must know to understand the soul of Japan.
DAI YOKAI
5 days ago4 min read


How a logo test turned into my most requested dark fantasy mask
By Jérémy, Dai Yokai founder · @dai.yokai Published: May 2026 Key takeaways The Hannya x Berserk mask carries the Brand of Sacrifice (生贄の焼印) engraved on the forehead of a Noh theater demon This mask was born by accident: a test to show I could engrave custom logos on my Hannya masks Available in 6 finishes: white, black, red, cracked red, blue, cracked blue The Hannya and Berserk share the same core story: a human being turned into a monster by unbearable suffering For the fu
DAI YOKAI
5 days ago5 min read


Jorogumo: the spider that becomes a woman to hunt men
Discover Jorōgumo, the Japanese spider-woman of folklore who seduces and then devours men. The terrifying legend of a manipulative, 400-year-old Yokai. From the Jōren Falls to Demon Slayer, dive into the story of this mythical creature that inspires tattoos and pop culture. Don't be fooled by appearances...
DAI YOKAI
5 days ago5 min read


The blue Oni is not the angry one. He's the one who walks away.
The Ao-Oni (青鬼) is not just a blue Oni. The word Ao spans blue, green, and gray. Cold hatred, the Naita Aka Oni tale, and the painting secret behind the spectral look. By Jérémy, Dai Yokai founder.
DAI YOKAI
May 35 min read


The red Oni isn't angry. He's heartbroken.
The Aka-Oni (赤鬼) is the most requested Oni mask. Behind the red skin lies the tale of Naita Aka Oni, the crying demon. Why red is the hardest color to get right, and how to display it. By Jérémy, Dai Yokai founder.
DAI YOKAI
May 35 min read


Where to Buy a Handmade Japanese Mask ? A Complete Guide by Yokai Type
Where to buy a handmade Japanese mask in France? Complete guide by yokai type: Oni, Kitsune, Hannya, Tengu, Dragon, Nekomata, Mempo. Dai Yokai catalog with prices, materials, and delivery times. Workshop in Brittany, hand-painted PETG, delivery in France and Europe.
DAI YOKAI
Apr 55 min read


Inari: Japan's most worshipped kami (and the most misunderstood)
Inari Ōkami (稲荷大神): god of rice and prosperity. 30,000 shrines, the Kitsune is NOT Inari, male or female depending on the worshipper. Fushimi Inari, red torii, fox festival. By Jérémy, Dai Yokai founder.
DAI YOKAI
Mar 255 min read


Hannya Tattoo: Meaning, Composition Rules, and Mistakes to Avoid in Irezumi
The Hannya tattoo is the most requested Irezumi design, but it's also the most misunderstood. It's not a demon. It's the face of a woman whose jealousy was so intense that she transformed into an Oni.
DAI YOKAI
Mar 117 min read


Amaterasu: the day the sun goddess hid in a cave and Japan went dark
Discover Amaterasu (天照), the Sun Goddess and supreme deity of Shintoism. Ancestor of the imperial line, her myth of the celestial cave is foundational to Japanese identity. Delve into the story of "she who illuminates the heavens."
DAI YOKAI
Mar 44 min read


The Hyottoko Mask (火男): Meaning, Origins, and Role in Japan
Decouvrez les secrets du masque Hyottoko, figure comique et divinite du feu du folklore japonais. Plongez dans ses origines, son symbolisme et son artisanat.
DAI YOKAI
Feb 1611 min read


Japanese Dragon: Mythology, Types & Symbolism of the Ryu.
The Japanese dragon (Ryū) does not breathe fire or guard gold. It commands rain. 9 resemblances, 3 claws, Tama pearl, Ryūjin, 8 species. By Jérémy, Dai Yokai founder.
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Collection de masques japonais Dai Yokai faits main en PETG : Oni, Kitsune, Hannya, Tengu, peints à la main en Bretagne
Ou Acheter un Masque Japonais Fait Main en France ? Guide Complet par Type de Yokai
Où acheter un masque japonais fait main
DAI YOKAI
Feb 1510 min read


Kuchisake Onna: The Terrifying Story of the Masked Woman
"Am I beautiful?" Delve into the terrifying legend of the Kuchisake-onna. Discover the story of the slit-mouthed woman and our exclusive articulated mask that comes to life for your horror cosplays.
DAI YOKAI
Feb 159 min read


Yuki-Onna: The Snow Woman of Japan, between Deadly Beauty and Eternal Legend
She is as beautiful as she is deadly. Discover the tragic legend of the Yuki-Onna, the winter spirit who freezes lost travelers, and the story of her broken promise.
DAI YOKAI
Feb 1514 min read


Japanese tattoo: what every motif actually means (and the mistakes everyone makes)
A traditional Japanese tattoo, called Irezumi (入れ墨, "inserting ink") or Horimono (彫り物, "carved thing"), is a codified body composition covering large areas by integrating Japanese mythological motifs (dragons, demons, koi fish) into a continuous background of waves, clouds, and wind. Unlike Western tattooing where motifs are isolated, Irezumi forms a unique narrative fresco that follows the wearer's musculature.
DAI YOKAI
Feb 155 min read


Daruma: The Japanese Doll That Refuses to Fall (Meaning, Colors & Ritual)
Why should you color the eye of this Japanese doll? Discover the secret of the Daruma, the ancestral tool used by the Japanese to keep their resolutions and never give up.
DAI YOKAI
Feb 1412 min read


Kitsune: The Sacred Fox of Japan : Meaning, Legends, and Mask (2026 )
Zenko or Nogitsune? White or Black? Discover the hidden meaning of the Kitsune Mask (Japanese Fox), from Inari shrines to Demon Slayer. A complete guide to this shapeshifting spirit.
DAI YOKAI
Feb 139 min read


Mempo: why the samurai hid his face behind a demon
Mempo vs Mengu: what's the difference? The 5 types of samurai facial armor, Katchu-shi craftsmen, the psychology of battlefield terror. By Jérémy, Dai Yokai founder.
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Collection de masques japonais Dai Yokai faits main en PETG : Oni, Kitsune, Hannya, Tengu, peints à la main en Bretagne
Ou Acheter un Masque Japonais Fait Main en France ? Guide Complet par Type de Yokai
Où acheter un masque japonais fait
DAI YOKAI
Feb 134 min read


SETSUBU: MEANING, HISTORY AND RITUALS OF THE DEMON HUNTER
SETSUBUN : Pourquoi jette-t-on des haricots ? Pourquoi mange-t-on un énorme maki en silence en regardant une direction précise ? Et surtout, pourquoi le masque est-il l'outil indispensable de cette cérémonie ?
DAI YOKAI
Feb 48 min read
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