According to Japanese mythology, the thrashing of a giant subterranean catfish causes the earthquakes that wreak havoc on the ...

Kitsune are mythical creatures in Japanese folklore known for their intelligence, magical abilities, and mischievous nature. They can shape-shift into human form and are often seen as protectors ...

hobgoblins and other supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore. After learning that the mermaid mummy was housed at Enjuin, Kinoshita sounded out officials at the temple and the university to ...

Within Japanese folklore, the kuchisake-onna is a malevolent ... If the victims answer yes, the creature discovers his face and will reveal that the corners of his mouth are open from ear to ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore, we journey to the Shima ... Dylan Foster gets beneath the surface of the creature.

Japan-based illustrator Matthew Meyer has drawn over 500 varieties of yokai―supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore. We ask him about his fascination with the phenomenon of yokai.