Turbo Granny is inspired by Japan's cryptid lore and possesses characters, showcasing the unique origins of yokai in the series. Dandadan references American alien lore through Serpos and explores ...

This text uses an archaic romanization system (such as Tokio as averse to Tokyo). The illustrations were all created by Ozawa Nankoku (except one, credited to an unnamed student of Griffis) and ...

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 ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Japanese Folklore, we track down the legend of the ferocious Ushioni, a Yokai with the hulking body of a bull and an ogre-like face. In certain regions of Ehime ...

The decoration often depicts characters from Japanese folklore or have some religious or symbolic meaning. This kite depicts Sasaki Takatsuna, a samurai commander in the Genpei War (1180-1185 CE).