Kichkandi, also known as kichkanya, are vengeful spirits of women who died untimely and painful deaths. They were victims of abuse who endured various forms of torment and mistreatment, mostly at the hands of men.

Alex and I continued our journey to the IKEA shuttle pickup point from Tampines Changkat Butterfly Garden. Along the way, we also explored Tampines Green Playground and Tampines Bike Maze. Eventually, we arrived at Tampines Mall, which was right next to Tampines MRT Station, and the shuttle pickup point was nearby. With all that walking, we were hungry and stopped for lunch. We could have eaten at IKEA too, but there’s usually a long queue at lunchtime, and we were already qu

Khyah are mythical beings in Newari tales. Their images can be found in temples, where they are portrayed as guardians.

Alex and I continued our journey from Tampines Changkat Butterfly Garden to the pickup point for the IKEA Tampines shuttle, which was located right next to Tampines One shopping mall. It was a long walk, but we enjoyed it. The walking path ran along the overhead train tracks. The stretch was nestled between HDB blocks and had tracks for both pedestrians and cyclists. Along the way, we saw a spot with a group of colorful swings and even a small patch of grass with some decorat

I had heard of Tampines Changkat Butterfly Garden before and often visited the surrounding areas, but I hadn’t really been there until this trip. The name brings up lovely images of butterflies fluttering everywhere in the garden, doesn’t it? So, Alex and I went there on a weekend. We took a bus to the nearest bus stop and walked from there. Perhaps because I wasn’t very familiar with the area, it took us a while to reach the garden. On the way, we passed through Tampines Rou

Kibaan are fairy-like creatures from Filipino folklore. These small humanoids stand no taller than a human toddler.

Keukegen are yokai that look adorable, but having them around the house isn't great. Read more about Asian paranormal folklore at SNLINN.COM.

🎥Watch a video about this trip on YouTube: 👩🏻‍💻 Search the adventures by Singpore District: Humble Journeys Index Alex discovered the Terminal 4 shuttle from a short video I took at the airport. I was picking up my parents when I saw the big purple bus pass by and thought Alex would love it, so I filmed it with my phone. He was, of course, thrilled to ride the bus—but he was even more pleasantly surprised to discover a spot at Changi Airport Terminal 4 where he could sit

Kemamang are ghosts associated with the fire element, well-known in the central and eastern Java areas. They are depicted either as flying disembodied heads enveloped in flames or as monsters with blazing heads. They are commonly seen in forests, rice fields, and plantations, where they hover in the sky or fly from tree to tree. Sometimes, kemamang approach people, and this usually signals impending doom for them.

🎥Watch a video about this trip on YouTube: How it all started Alex came to me and said, “Mummy, let’s go to Sembawang.” His father and I were mildly surprised that he even knew Sembawang. We live on the east side of Singapore, and like most families, we frequent attractions closer to home. Sembawang is quite a distance away from us. It had never occurred to us to visit that area, and we had never mentioned it to Alex. But there he was, asking to go. “Why do you want to go th

Kejoror are courtesan yōkai found in brothels and red-light districts. Approaching these yōkai can be fatal for unsuspecting men.

Kawahime are alluring water yokai that bewitch unsuspecting men. Read more about Japanese yokai at SNLINN.COM.

Katawaguruma are hellish yokai that roam villages, spreading curses and chaos. Read more about Japanese yokai at SNLINN.COM.

Kasha are corpse-stealing yokai from Japan. As shapeshifters, they can also appear as humans or ordinary house cats—an ability that allows them to blend in with people and find out where funerals are taking place.

Jayuro Gwishin is the ghost linked to Korea's foggy Jayuro Highway.

Jakotsu Baba or the Snake-Bone Hag is a witch-like yokai with the power to control snakes. Read more Asian supernatural entities at SNLINN.COM.

Iyaya lurks in dark alleys, lying in wait to startle unsuspecting drunk men. They appear beautiful only from behind. Read more Asian paranormal folklore at SNLINN.COM.

Ittan momen are the murderous sentient cloth. They belong to a class of yokai called tsukumongami.

Iso onna are dangerous, siren-like yokai indigenous to Kyushu Island of Japan. Read more about Asian mythical creatures at SNLINN.COM.

One chilling folktale from the Philippines is the Iqui. Read more about these mythical creatures and their eerie transformations at SNLINN.COM.