Yokai, also known as mononoke, and other spiritual beings: They are frightening when they suddenly appear, but can also be charming and rather cute. Why do they appear? What do they want?

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 ...

With its long hair, beak-like mouth, scaled body and three fin-like legs, the yokai's simple but distinct and somewhat cute appearance has appealed to many and apparently made it easy for them to ...