This ghostly phenomena is thought of as a class of supernatural monster to the Japanese and can range from malevolent to mischievous.
Mischievous to Malevolent
Description: A ghost that resides in inanimate objects. Also known as Yōkai
The Mononoke is believed to be a ghost that can take residence within objects that are housed in shrines, temples and graveyards. This type of ghostly phenomena is thought of as a class of supernatural monster to the Japanese.
In Shinto culture it is believed that all created things, living and inanimate, hold their own kami (spirit). This spirit gives them life. The Mononoke vary from malevolent to mischievous, and on the rare occasion can bring good fortune to those who encounter them.
An artwork called The Inou Mononoke-roku Picture Scroll tells the story of a 16 year old warrior who fearlessly confronted ghosts and apparitions that appeared before him every night in July. In the series this story is set in Kagoshima, late in the Eighth month of 1624.
Although the Mononoke's range is varied. This genre of ghost is mainly believed to frighten people within an inch of their life. The only way to eradicate this entity is to have a Priest recite the Buddhist sutras.
Put together by Ashley Hall 2014