In the world of Dandadan, yokai (or spirits) are a huge facet of the story. Although there do not seem to be supernatural ...

Half an hour by train from Shibuya (the Tokyo district famed for its chaotic crossing), this lesser-known city may be the ...

Audio-Based Storytelling Makes a Comeback] From podcasts to narrated tours, this episode features companies that are using ...

Fans of Catherine Deneuve will enjoy seeing her in a moving, universal role, while those curious about Japanese folklore will discover emblematic yōkai figures as unexpected guides to the afterlife.

Set in a cursed, decaying domain haunted by Yokai – supernatural beings from Japanese mythology – Noroi Kago the Grudged Domain tells a gripping tale of survival and transformation. Trapped in this ...

These enigmatic spirits, inspired by Japanese folklore, play an essential role in shaping the game’s narrative and gameplay. Whether friendly, mischievous, or outright menacing, yōkai are as ...

The installation was inspired by kodama, woodland spirits in Japanese folklore. The artist Ed Elliott says it is a way of "celebrating nature". Video journalist: Maddie Simpson Follow BBC ...

Japanese mythology is rich with tales of gods, warriors, and spirits wielding powerful weapons, each imbued with its own unique properties and stories. These legendary items not only showcase the ...

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