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

“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 ...

Being in the dark can cause people to feel terrified, but it can also spark imagination. In Japanese folklore, yokai, or imaginary monsters, emerged at a time when the only light available at ...

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.

I say that the one who has eaten the Mythical Furaribi fruit is St. Marcus Mars. Allow me to explain. It’s already pretty well established that the Five Elders are associated with the five ...