Nekomata (original form: 猫また, later forms: 猫又, 猫股, 猫胯) are a kind of cat yōkai described in Japanese folklore, classical kaidan, essays, etc.

One particularly monstrous breed of bakeneko is a two-tailed variety known as nekomata. Nekomata (Japanese: ねこまた, Chinese: 猫又 , meaning "Forked cat") are found in cities and …

Nekomata are found in cities and villages and are born in the same way as other bakeneko. However, only the oldest, largest cats with the longest tails—and thus the most …

Oct 8, 2024 · The Nekomata, a fascinating and enigmatic creature in Japanese folklore, is a type of cat spirit known for its supernatural abilities and haunting presence. These spirits are often …

Dec 31, 2025 · Legends of Nekomata begin in a similar way to the Bakeneko – with a domestic cat standing on its hind legs. However, Nekomata are the oldest and largest cats and have …

Nekomata (ねこまた) are Japanese yōkai said to have transformed from old and large cats. Some of the defining physical characteristics of the nekomata are that when these cats transform …

Aug 1, 2025 · The nekomata can be found in cities and towns, transformed from ordinary cats. They are born in the same way as the bakeneko, although only the oldest and largest cats with …

At first glance, the Nekomata resembles a cat, but a closer look reveals its extraordinary nature. Larger and more imposing than an ordinary feline, its most distinct feature is its two tails, a …

Since the Edo period, it has become generally believed that domestic cats turn into nekomata as they grow old, and mountainous nekomata have come to be interpreted as cats that have run …

Jul 14, 2024 · Nekomata are mystical yokai that appear in Japanese folklore, believed to be cats that have lived for a long time or wild mountain cats that have transformed with age.