A festival is held in which giant ox-headed floats called "ushi-oni" parade through the town, and the ushi-oni is loved as a protector against evil.
Legend Site
Uwajima (Ushi-oni Festival)
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| Encyclopedia | Ushi-oni |
|---|---|
| Location | Ehime Uwajima |
| Type of place | Historic site or landmark |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
A fearsome yokai with the head of an ox and the body of an oni or a spider. It appears on coasts and in deep pools in western Japan and attacks people. It is known for the tale in which it teams up with the nure-onna, and for the Ushi-oni festival of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture.