In olden times, people explained that spirits called “kodama” or “yamabiko” would mimic human voices and call out to us. Q: Are yokai similar to "yaoyorozu no kami," or the Japanese idea ...

FUKUSAKI, Hyogo Prefecture—An eerie initiative to transform the hometown of famed folklorist Kunio Yanagita into a haven for “yokai” ghouls is working wonders for local tourism, drawing more ...