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More Scary Japanese Urban Legends
Discover chilling Japanese urban legends. From the haunting Cow Head to the eerie Teke Teke, delve into bone-chilling tales that blur the line between myth and truth.
By Matthew Coslett 7 min read
Modern Japanese Monsters and Their Folklore Equivalents
As anime writers get more creative, they often depart from the original versions of the traditional creatures and create their own spin.
Temples and Shrines Devoted to Mythical Creatures in Japan
Exploring sacred places in Japan for ghost, demons and tricksters.
Cautionary Kappa Folktales and Modern Japan
Discover the mischievous water-dweller believed to inhabit Japan's swamps, lakes and rivers.
Who’s Scared Of Yokai: 5 Weird Creatures From Japanese Folklore
We all love Japan's ghosts and monsters, but which are the weirder spirits in Japanese folklore, and which should you be worried about?
5 Japanese Yokai that Embody the Spirit of Winter
This collection of scary snow spooks will send you diving under the kotatsu.
5 Kid-Friendly Ghosts for Halloween Activities in Japan
Halloween in Japan doesn't have to be scary. We delve into the world of Japanese monsters to look for kid-friendly, uniquely Japanese thrills and activities for parents and teachers.
Harvest Horrors: 5 Japanese Ghosts to Fear in Fall
The harvest season in Japan is associated with a mixture of horrific and helpful yokai spirits.
