In ancient Japan, that uncanny "something" was thought to be "yokai," ghouls and hobgoblins lurking in dark and hidden places. In this bright age of digital technology, we now have a "Dr.

The gods, figures, creatures, characters, and meanings are all unique to those that westerners are used to. The books below were written for those with interest (but not expertise) in 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 ...

Based on the Japanese yokai Kasa-obake, the Umbrella Boy spirit ... Superheroes aren't exclusive figures of the US and other countries' comics. We explore the best anime with caped people ...

The Dandadan manga returns with new creatures having bizarre abilities, but what does it mean for Okarun and the others?

The fox, or KITSUNE also holds an identity as a supernatural creature commonly depicted at shrines, known for its ability to masquerade as humans to deceive them, or to provide divine messages.

Visitors will also be able to try hands-on game demos from over 40 Japanese game developers at the Japan Pavilion In conjunction with GDC, JETRO has also launched the "GDC 2025 - MADE IN JAPAN ...

Teach (Blackbeard) represents various figures from Greek mythology ... being known as the "Crescent Moon Hunter." The fox yokai stems from Japanese folklore yet her lunar designation connects ...

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Want to relive that Japanese holiday, or get your eye in before you head overseas? You're in luck, because Melbourne is full of top-tier Japanese restaurants. Whether you’re craving sushi, ramen, ...