yokai
Today we’re counting down some pivotal episodes before the release of Yashahime this October.
In these trying times, no one can be blamed for trying to get as much help as possible to keep safe from coronavirus, even if it’s from a mythical yokai.
People in Japan are turning to the mysterious Amabie to help us through the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan’s most terrifying ghouls, monsters and demons come out to frighten the public on a street believed to border the spirit world.
The granddaddy of yokai anime, Gegege no Kitaro, gets an unexpected salute as it reaches the half-century milestone.
Why DO kappa flip their lids for cucumber? No better time to investigate that than June 14, recognized around the globe as Cucumber Day.
The Kappa is generally known as a clownish, mostly friendly water spirit in Japanese mythology, but a cursory web search recently revealed the creature’s darker nature.
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This Shinjuku capsule hotel offers a capsule, a fancy bath, and a sauna for about 3,000 yen per night
Meet the Japanese grandma who manually operates vending machines in the countryside
New instant ramen from Acecook really puts the “carb” in “carbonara”
Terrifying snow No Face found in Japan gets thumbs up from Studio Ghibli【Photos】
What’s the true reason for Japanese train delays classed as “customer support”?
“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best seafood joint in Otaru!”
How to cancel a floor on a Japanese elevator
Japan’s Mini Stop rolls out “Addictive Kitchen” hash browns to satisfy Japan’s “potato refugees”
Half of 7-Elevens in Japan to start selling 100-yen Daiso products this month
Is McDonald’s Japan’s new Godiva hot chocolate worth the relatively high price?
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Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan- Meet the Japanese grandma who manually operates vending machines in the countryside
Sailor Moon’s Moon Stick becomes the real world’s coolest subway pass
Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki gets a happy ending to his broken eraser tale- Studio Ghibli asks fans to help Hayao Miyazaki replace his beloved eraser
Japanese bento serves up a slice of the samurai life in a special carry case
Japanese company engineers soft toys that will nibble your finger, for folks who are into that
English for otaku – New book provides fans with skills to internationalize their oshikatsu
Japanese hot spring charges almost 35 bucks for bucket of uncooked carrots, otaku likely to pay up
Studio Ghibli answers Spirited Away fan questions, reveals exciting facts and trivia behind the film
Monthly
- Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Hidden Easter Egg in Akira shows animator’s hilarious passive-aggressive frustrations
Perfectly made snow Totoro spotted by anime director in Japan’s frozen north- Studio Ghibli asks fans to help Hayao Miyazaki replace his beloved eraser
- Studio Ghibli answers Spirited Away fan questions, reveals exciting facts and trivia behind the film
Japanese Internet mesmerized by photo showing road that appears to go straight into the sky
Sustainable Otaku Goals: A framework to help you avoid fan burnout
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl game music is now free to enjoy or download for a limited time- Meet the Japanese grandma who manually operates vending machines in the countryside
Our cat mom reporter learns how her cats truly feel about her through a cat translation app
Yearly
- Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Miss Universe 2021 Japan entry slammed for wearing “dead person’s kimono”
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
Mario isn’t number one? Nintendo plumber doesn’t win Super Mario series character popularity poll
Engrish mistake turns innocent sign into X-rated notice at Japanese store
Country kimono! Project completes set of over 200 designs for every nation at Tokyo Olympics【Pics】
Japanese gamers vote for most frustrating, spirit-crushing video game
Retro game personality test: What the way you wrapped your N64 controller cord says about you
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How to cancel a floor on a Japanese elevator
Japan’s Mini Stop rolls out “Addictive Kitchen” hash browns to satisfy Japan’s “potato refugees”
Half of 7-Elevens in Japan to start selling 100-yen Daiso products this month
Is McDonald’s Japan’s new Godiva hot chocolate worth the relatively high price?
We sigh and swoon over the adorable Year of the Tiger Starbucks goods sold in the rest of Asia
Former Nintendo headquarters reopens as hotel in Kyoto
Top 10 anime women with biggest, most impactful breasts, voted by thousands of Japanese netizens
English for otaku – New book provides fans with skills to internationalize their oshikatsu
Suntory whiskey chocolates now exist in Japan thanks to aroma chocolatier
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Taste-testing the “cheese that gives you weird dreams”【Experiment】
Tokyoites don’t recognize legendary manga artist as Akira creator goes for stealthy stroll【Video】
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