This episode features the aquatic Namikozo, which warns locals in the area of the Enshu-nada Sea of coming changes in the weather by beating its drum to give waves a distinct, rumbling tone.

The number of tourists has nearly tripled since the town first built a “kappa” (aquatic imp ... specifically to visit the roughly 20 yokai sculptures that can be found lounging on public ...

Long before the supernatural mermaid-like “yokai” shot to fame, however, a U.S.-born illustrator living here started introducing Japanese ghouls and hobgoblins to the world while providing ...