If you're looking for Halloween items that feel uniquely Japanese and are hard to find overseas, the world of yokai, ghosts, and sofubi is a fun place to start. From items available in Japan as of September 2026, we've picked three cute, quirky, and slightly mysterious finds that bring a distinctly Japanese twist to Halloween.
Little Yokai Are Watching!
Classic Japanese yokai turned into tiny collectible figures
This mini figure series by Sunguts features four childlike yokai: Amefuri Kozo, Zashiki-warashi, Hitotsume Kozo, and Chochin Kozo. A box of four costs ¥2,200 including tax, and every figure comes with a clear display base. The contents are random, so duplicates are possible, but that surprise is part of the fun. They're an easy way to enjoy Japanese yokai culture and make wonderfully unusual Halloween decorations.
MY GHOST BEAR
A Japanese sofubi bear that transforms into a ghost
Illustrator umao's MY GHOST BEAR is a sofubi figure that becomes a little ghost when covered with its sheet. The Snow White Clear version costs ¥11,000 including tax, and the bear can be seen softly through the glittery transparent cover. Made from PVC, it is produced at Nakaku Kobo in Sumida, Tokyo. You can display it as either a bear or a ghost, giving one figure two completely different looks.
obake anti smile_P
A grumpy little ghost recreated in sterling silver
Created by smile_mammy, this ghost-shaped pendant top is made from sterling silver 925 and designed with Halloween in mind. It costs ¥14,300 including tax and measures up to 23mm in height. When worn, the ghost hangs almost sideways, giving it an unusual and playful expression. The chain is sold separately, and the item was available to order when checked.
Which one should you choose?
For the strongest traditional yokai feel, choose Little Yokai Are Watching! If you love Japan's sofubi culture, MY GHOST BEAR is the standout pick. For something spooky you can actually wear, obake anti smile_P is a great choice. All three offer a very different kind of Halloween style from the usual pumpkins and Western ghost decorations.
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Part of the fun is discovering something that makes you think, “You really can only find this in Japan!” If a yokai or ghost item catches your eye, check whether you can order it from Japan with JapanCart and add something a little stranger—and a lot more fun—to your Halloween collection.
