A deep-dive into the myths and legends that surround Japan's many, many islands, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.| Tokyo Weekender
The earliest sumo matches were much more violent than the ones we see today. Here are some of the most extreme stories and legends.| Tokyo Weekender
Known as Japan’s Bureau of Magic, the Onmyoryo employed Onmyoji to, among other things, protect the Imperial Court from evil spirits.| Tokyo Weekender
While Godzilla was modeled on the beast from The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, it also has a lot of overlap with Japan’s most famous myths.| Tokyo Weekender
Oni have become familiar supernatural creatures in Japan, appearing in numerous popular works. Historically, however, the country’s society associated them with outsiders and targets of prejudice, including women and wartime enemies.| nippon.com
Japanese mermaids — called ningyo, or "human fish" — are as nightmarish as the name sounds. Here's what the legends say about them.| Tokyo Weekender