Ask foreigners of a certain age for the first image that pops into their mind when you say “Japan,” and you’ll inevitably hear “Godzilla.” For those of a younger generation, the answer is likely the ...

One Japanese yokai (goblin) character has a long history of helping the nation deal with plagues, and the outbreak of COVID-19 has made it into something of a social media star. Amabie (アマビエ), a ...

FUKUI--Amabie, a folklore sea monster with the power to fend off plagues, became a worldwide sensation amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Long before the supernatural mermaid-like “yokai” shot to fame, ...

For hundreds of years, stories of “yokai” have entertained – and terrified – the masses. The strange appearances, weird powers, and odd habits of these supernatural creatures and spirits have made ...

Japanese supernatural creatures known as yōkai come to life through the power of digital technology in the "Yokai Immersive Experience Exhibition," which has opened in the city of Nagoya. The ...

It’s back, baby. It being Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, the manga by Hiroshi Shiibashi. The manga ran from 2008 to 2012 and spawned multiple seasons of anime. Now 11 years after the manga ended, it’s ...

In recent years, otome games have gained popularity among fans of mobile games and visual novels. These games offer a unique experience where players can enjoy romantic storylines and interact with ...

Set in 1960s Japan, Silent Hill f reimagines the franchise’s signature psychological horror through the lens of folklore, ...

Publisher FINE and developer Shadow Glove will release a Switch version of Werewolf game-style social deduction adventure game Yokai Landlord: Monster Mystery!, the companies announced. A release date ...

Check out the Reveal Trailer for Yokai Hunters, an action co-op horror extraction game developed by Grim Ronin. Players will ...