Jorō spider; Trichonephila clavata
A large, brightly colored orb-weaving spider common in Japan; the female is especially conspicuous with yellow, blue, and red markings. Often seen in gardens and forests from summer to autumn.
A large Jorō spider had spun its web in the garden.
Jorō spiders are often seen in autumn.
spider yōkai; Jorōgumo
Only when written 絡新婦
In Japanese folklore, a spider yōkai that can transform into a beautiful woman to ensnare victims. The kanji 絡新婦 (entangling new bride) is used exclusively for this mythological sense.
The Jorōgumo is a yōkai that disguises itself as a beautiful woman to deceive people.