If you’ve not heard of the “Momo Challenge,” which authorities in several countries have issued warnings about, you may be familiar the terrifyingly jarring viral…

Japanese folklore is a treasure trove of beasts, demons, ghosts and ghoulies. The collective term for these beings is ‘yokai’. Ranging from the terrifying to…

Update: Police have now recently issued further warnings about the “Momo” game being related to data harvesting schemes. Authorities in several countries have issued warnings…

If the girls populating the illustrations of Kae Tanaka, with their long limbs and large hands, their small heads and big eyes, remind you of…

Today, April 4th, as Tokyo experienced its first natsubi (夏日 literally “summer day”) when temperatures reach 25 degrees Celsius, many people began entertaining thoughts of…

For the most part, heavy snowfall in this January covered Kyoto in a gorgeous blanket of snow, elevating the already scenic city to a whole…

Japan is no stranger to interesting fashion items, especially when it comes to tights and stockings. And while you may now be familiar with all…

On November 11, 2015, prolific manga creator Shigeru Mizuki passed away. Best known for his yokai (supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore) themed Ge Ge Ge…

Junya Kono is somewhat of a renaissance man when it comes to yokai(demons and ghouls of Japanese folklore). He’s an event and art producer, lecturer,…