Who knew yokai could be such fun playmates for kids? Kitaro Hiroba in Chofu, Tokyo is not your ordinary Japanese playground.
Chofu promises a relaxing day out with its signature soba, botanical garden, temple, and quirky yokai from the world of master manga artist Mizuki Shigeru.
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, “Amabie” is going viral. The yokai (supernatural monster) believed to ward off pestilence became an instant sensation, with a number of...
The town of Fukusaki in Hyogo Prefecture is using eerie mascots for their revitalization strategy, bringing back the heyday of the yuru-chara — mascots. The...
Above: woodblock print (ukiyo-e) of a yokai called Gashadokuro (餓者髑髏) or starving skeleton by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. If you are living in Japan or just...
