Ancestors of the Yase Doji, from a village near Mount Hiei, served as pallbearers at imperial funerals. Legend says they are the descendants of demons.
Spring in modern Japan is about new beginnings, but ancient festivals reveal that sakura was a sign so ominous it could scare people out of their...
Ukiyo-e caricatures, mischievous demons, and cosplay bunnies by Kuniyoshi and his disciple in this 15th of the series are as fun now as they were 250...
Setsubun was originally observed in individual homes to invite in good luck for the coming year. This year Tokyo is under a state of emergency, but...
~Despite the seemingly unimaginative trope of demons and zombies, the manga-then-turned anime has exploded among audiences both domestically and abroad.~ What were the words and...
Bullying cases found at elementary, middle and high schools across Japan have reached a record high, according to a research conducted by the Ministry...
