Nekomata in Nakazakicho

Watercolor.
中崎町では猫又をよく見かけます。 火曜日まで阪急スークで中崎町の素敵なアートの数々が見られます。

This famous yokai is created from a normal feline, when its tail, gradually lengthening over the years, splits into two. It is known to kill a human, bury the body beneath floorboards, and take the form of the slain to deceive others and wreak vengeance. Depending on the tale (haha), this vengeance may be wicked or righteous.

Hanae Rivera.