The fun of the festival lies in the competitive kite battles where the participants attempt to cut each other's kite strings ...

Anime has become a global phenomenon. But even though millions of people watch it, many do not realize how deeply it draws on Japanese religious traditions. In this course, students learn to look ...

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Because they rely on hosts for a majority of functions, viruses aren’t considered alive. But entities like this one ...

Blending psychological horror with Japanese folklore and aesthetics, this latest chapter in the Silent Hill f series is already generating major buzz and is anticipated to be one of the year’s ...

Kurama, the fearsome nine-tailed fox in Naruto, draws inspiration from Japanese folklore's kitsune, magical foxes known for their cunning and transfor ...

Influences from Irish mythology are woven throughout the story and lore of the Elden Ring series and other Japanese games ...

In Japanese folklore, yokai take many forms — those of ghosts, demons and shape-shifters — and they’re still an ever-present part of the culture, says Ayano, who grew up in Japan and now ...

The Kappa is one of Japan’s most infamous mythical creatures—both mischievous and terrifying. Known for its love of cucumbers, strange habits, and eerie powers, this water demon has haunted ...

Its Legends mode introduced a multiplayer experience inspired by Japanese mythology, offering players a chance to explore tales of ghostly warriors and mythical realms. With this anime adaptation, ...

In Japan and throughout the world, snakes are prominent characters in mythology, from menacing creatures to guardian deities to awe-inspiring symbols of transformation and rebirth.

A deep sea oarfish washed up in Southern California. Some accounts say Japanese folklore saw it a bad omen, while others say the fish were seen as saviors.