The Yokai Ubume was said to be a ghostly woman appearing at night, asking passersby to hold her child under threat of death.

Pokemon fans have re-translated a bizarre story of Typhlosion having a child with a human, and it appears aspects were ...

Many anime pay homage to Japanese folklore and Naruto is filled with characters inspired by these legends, such as the Sannin ...

Yokai are Japanese folkloric imaginary monsters such as demons, ghosts that have captivated people’s imaginations for centuries and has long been a part of Japanese folklore tales, embodying ...

From September 23 to October 3, this remarkable showcase offers the public an immersive experience of Japan’s folklore, highlighting the enigmatic creatures known as Yokai—mysterious ...

All of the various reboots of the franchise by having appearances by many of the same yōkai (a class of relatively low-ranking supernatural creatures in Japanese mythology) with similar character ...

One Piece fans have come up with many theories regarding Imu's identity and powers, and one recently connected him or her to Japanese myths, particularly those connected to salamanders and fire ...

It's been quite a week for Pokemon fans, and especially those with a soft-spot for the beloved Johto region starter, ...

people forgetting about their life after interacting with the yokai is just a recurring trope in Japanese folklore. You may find this in more media inspired by Meiji mithology pic.twitter.com ...

Fans have discovered some sort of lost lore story about Pokemon's Typhlosion which…well, here’s a brief excerpt: ...

The Japan Foundation’s travelling exhibition Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan will continue till Oct 3 to unveil a unique glimpse into the rich and vibrant ancient Japanese folklore ...