In ancient Japan, that uncanny "something" was thought ... (Collection of monsters), these picture scrolls were a type of yokai encyclopedia illustrated with many yokai varieties to entertain ...

The Yokai Ubume was said to be a ghostly woman appearing at night, asking passersby to hold her child under threat of death. We examine how this terrifying figure came to be seen as a sympathetic one.

Meyer is already planning his fifth book, in which he is set to introduce 100 types of sea-themed yokai. “Because Japan is an island nation, it has an abundance of sea-related folktales.

Somehow, this lends credibility. Yet as I explore in my book THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO JAPANESE YOKAI many of Japan's most famous yokai come from an artist's pen. Let's take a look at some of the most ...

However, much of Saint Saturn's abilities were under the covers, largely due to the fact that fans did not know about the type of power that ... was revealed to be the Yokai named Gyuki. The Gyuki is ...

LAHORE: An exhibition of Japanese artworks titled Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan opened at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, on Tuesday. The event was organised by The Japan Foundation ...

Cats have been an ever-present part of Japanese culture for hundreds of years: sometimes cherished as devoted protectors of Buddhist scriptures, other times feared as devious yokai (supernatural ...

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

To help you make the best decision, we’ve provided an overview below of the seven different types of business ownership you’ll want to consider, along with their pros and cons and what makes ...

Choice is a good thing, but it does mean that you’ll have to understand the options before you can decide on the type of life insurance that best fits your needs. There are two main types of ...

Monster Mystery is an upcoming social deduction game based on an intriguing plot and one of the most creative themes yet. You ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore, we follow the cry of the Konakijiji, a Yokai that resembles an old man but with a voice like a weeping infant. It's said to lure ...