Japanese Yokai art provides an intriguing window into the country's amazing folklore, embodying the spirit of mythical ...

My name is Quinlan - I am a guide in north Japan, certified international sake sommelier, and WMA certified Wilderness First ...

Dandadan merges Japanese mythology with urban legends in a fresh way, blurring the lines between spirits, aliens, and yokai.

Japanese mythology and folklore set down in the Kojiki, Nihon shoki, and other ancient chronicles describe Japan’s yaoyorozu no kami—all the diverse, countless gods throughout the country.

A post shared to the Pokemon subreddit by Reddit user CanadianTurt1e shows off six different Pokemon re-designs with Japanese mythology-inspired roots.The artwork features Kanto Pokemon Charizard ...

THE JAPANESE MYTHS: A Guide to Gods, Heroes and Spirits, by Joshua Frydman. (Thames & Hudson, $24.95.) A professor of Japanese literature ushers readers through the country’s mythology from the ...

By incorporating myths from Greek, Norse, Japanese, and other cultures, anime creators yield spellbinding shows that uphold tradition and put unique spins on age-old tales.