His lineage is inspired by the Shinto belief in yokai ... These anime series offer a rich tapestry of storytelling that seamlessly weaves Japanese mythology into their narratives.

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 ...

Water-Pokémon have origins across the globe, from various Pokémon based on yokai to being inspired by more western mythology.

We are not born to die. We are born to live." The cultural attaché at the embassy explains: "Japanese anime is very popular in Ukraine and has inspired many people to start studying the Japanese ...

Long before the supernatural mermaid-like “yokai” shot to fame, however, a U.S.-born illustrator living here started introducing Japanese ghouls and hobgoblins to the world while providing ...

(Mainichi/Nozomu Takeuchi) WAKAYAMA -- A producer of the 2016 Japanese animated film "Your Name." was sentenced to four years in prison by the Wakayama District Court Feb. 28 for paying cash to ...