Ōkubi

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In Japanese Mythology, Ōkubi (大首) are giant heads of either men or women. An ōkubi appearing in the sky is a sign of impending disaster, which may be a typhoon, earthquake, tsunami, or fire. Ōkubi are otherwise harmless and will disappear soon after the first sigthing.

[edit] In popular culture

• The 2005 movie The Great Yokai War briefly features an Ōkubi.