This is a yokai – or demon – from Japanese folklore. The Ushi-oni has the face of an ox, or cow, with large rounded horns, and a large abdomen like a spider, with six protruding legs.

Halloween is a big deal in Japan, and theme parks across the country are jumping on the bandwagon with spooky events designed ...

“Yokai are simply mythical creatures from Japanese folklore. But they act as a lens to view different aspects of Japanese beliefs, society, and history,” explains Hiroko Yoda, writer and co ...

Yokai first appeared in Japan’s Edo period (1603-1868) and newspapers frequently reported yokai sightings until the early 20th century, according to BBC.

Yaoling: Mythical Journey In Yaoling: Mythical Journey, humans and mystical creatures known as Yokai live in close harmony in The Land of The Ancients – a realm overseen by the Divine Jade Tree.

Yaoling: Mythical Journey In Yaoling: Mythical Journey, humans and mystical creatures known as Yokai live in close harmony in The Land of The Ancients – a realm overseen by the Divine Jade Tree.

"In the Edo era, people began to think that yokai do not really exist, and are created by humans," explains Komatsu. "And at the same time, people started to enjoy pictures of yokai." ...

While mythical yokai creatures are certainly a theme in One Piece, it’s common for Oda to take inspiration from global mythologies and stories, so this could always be a foreign influence, or it ...

The Gorosei finally unveiled their Yokai abilities, sparking fan theories about new Devil Fruit categories. Debates center around whether the Gorosei's powers are from unique Devil Fruits or an ...