Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Mythological Amabie Against COVID-19 Becomes A Russian Matryoshka
Many people of our generation might not have even been familiar with it before 2020, but the traditional half-mermaid
Culture
Japan now has “coronavirus-fighting” beer, Amabie IPA, with a label by “Moyasimon” creator Masayuki Ishikawa
If you’ve been reading grape Japan lately, then there’s a good chance that you know about Amabie アマビエ. Legend [&hellip
Culture
Can Ward Off Pestilence? Supernatural Monster ‘Amabie’ Goes Viral in the Face of Pandemic
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, “Amabie” is going viral. The yokai (supernatural monster) believed to ward off pestilen
Coronavirus
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto Shop Helps Fight Epidemic with Cute Omens on Paper Fans
In a time of COVID-19, when many feel helpless towards the invisible enemy, it can be tempting to […]
Culture
BOOK REVIEW| ‘Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter’ by Atelier Sento
From as early as page one, the reader can see that Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter is […]
Travel
Tourists Come for the Monsters of Fukusaki
The town of Fukusaki in Hyogo Prefecture is using eerie mascots for their revitalization strategy, bringing back the hey
Culture
Kawanabe Kyosai: Rebellious Portrayer of the Wonderful and the Weird
The Suntory Museum of Art in Tokyo is currently staging an exhibition of works by the artist Kawanabe […]
Culture
Emojis: A Story that Began in Japan
Emojis have imbedded themselves in our smart phone-obsessed culture. The Emoji Movie may have received a less-than-ste
Culture
Don’t be Fooled by Their Strange Looks, There is More to Yokai Than You Think!
Above: woodblock print (ukiyo-e) of a yokai called Gashadokuro (餓者髑髏) or starving skeleton by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. If