For the Japanese, summer is when the border between the real world and the spirit world becomes weak, and the legendary yōkai can walk among the living. The yōkai are a complex amalgamation of ...

Medieval Japan gave birth to cat‑spirits—kaibyō—among them bakeneko (“changed cat”) and the two‑tailed nekomata, creatures believed capable of shapeshifting ... Explore their full lineup and bring a ...

a menacing Japanese folklore character. “I aimed to simplify its features as much as possible and portray it as a nonevil being,” he says, “giving it a somewhat helpless yet endearing ...

Yoki Legacy, the revamped version of Yoki Origins, is set to make its return, promising a new wave of excitement for collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese folklore. According to astar.network, the ...

IN JAPAN, AS in Iceland, with its galaxy of elves, trolls and land spirits, there exists a folklore that is every bit its own. I had read of a tradition of yokai — a half-playful, half ...

However, there is more to the costume designs than Momoko’s trademark aesthetic. In an AIPT article, Momoko reveals that the costumes were made with more than just a Japanese folktale aesthetic in ...

A nemophila flower field in the Honyabakeimachi district in the city of Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture, has reached its best viewing time earlier than usual Full article Easy Japanese news in ...

Oracle Red Bull Racing will honour a Championship-winning partnership with Honda at this week's 2025 Japanese Grand Prix as part of a team takeover in Tokyo and Suzuka. Here is all you need to ...

Japan was hit with worse-than-expected news last week when the U.S. announced a so-called reciprocal tariff of 24% on all Japanese imports, with the levy on Japanese automotive imports set to rise ...