Statue of an Oni at Hōki-chō

The image features a large, verdigris-colored sculpture of a seated oni, a traditional Japanese mythological ogre, positioned on a pedestal rising above a densely wooded hillside. The oni has prominent, pointed ears, a fierce facial expression, and a muscular, hulking physique; it grips a long, spiked kanabō staff that rests vertically on the ground beside it. The scene is set against a clear blue sky with light clouds, and the surrounding landscape is dominated by evergreen trees.

This statue is located in Hōki, Tottori Prefecture, a region associated with regional folklore surrounding oni. It serves as a modern monumental representation of the 'oni' archetype found in Japanese mythology and Buddhist-influenced iconography, often depicted as guardians or malevolent spirits.