Mythical Japanese Creatures

Here's a weird gallery of Japanese folk art creatures that were painted during the Edo period.

Ushi-oni (lit. “cow devil”) is a malevolent sea monster with the head of a bull and the body of a giant spider or crab. It is most often encountered in the coastal waters of western Japan, particularly in Shimane prefecture, where it is feared for its vicious attacks on fishermen.

I think it's kinda cute.  Learn more about Japanese mythical creatures at the Obakemono Project.