管狐 · kitsune · Japan

Kuda-Gitsune

Kuda-Gitsune are small foxes that can inhabit a human's pipe or bamboo flute. They are often seen as mischievous spirits that cause minor disturbances, such as making music unexpectedly. This yokai emphasizes the connection between nature and human creativity.

Legend

A famous story recounts how a kuda-gitsune infiltrated a musician's home, causing trouble but eventually inspiring a beautiful melody that would echo for generations.