Yadōkai
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Yadōkai (夜道怪) is a derogatory term for Kohya Hijiri.
They are considered to be a kind of supernatural creature, which wanders at night, damaging property, injuring people, or kidnapping children.
Kohya Hijiri served as itinerant traders, were well informed about the ways of life, and deceived local people.