Tōno: immerse yourself in the distant past with a visit to the cradle of Japanese folklore
Tōno 遠野 in Iwate Prefecture is the home of many Japanese folk tales. The town is the setting for Tōno Monogatari 遠野物語, an anthology of…
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Japan Travel and Folklore: Discover Iwate and go Kappa Hunting in Tono City
“Kappa” are mythical creatures in Japanese folklore and one of the most known yokai (demons, supernatural spirits) in Japan. Their appearance is human-like, just that…
Zashiki warashi: the mythical children who look after your house
Perhaps you’ve heard of zashiki warashi? They’re pretty famous in Japanese folklore, and still crop up regularly in anime and manga. They’re ghostly children who…