When it comes to monstrous creatures, Japanese mythology has it all. Ghosts, demons, giant chickens, gelatinous blobs, nothing is too implausible or unrealistic when it comes to the mythology of the ...

YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore - YAROKAMIZU Time and Tide In this episode, we search for the Yarokamizu, told of in the Kiso River region of Aichi as a yokai that raises awareness of ...

Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and ...

With the series following a Japan-inspired theme for the first time in over 10 years, the monsters in Monster Hunter Rise are something else. Director Yasunori Ichinose explains how the art team was ...

Many fans of Pokemon can easily enough pick out which of the 800+ creatures are inspired by real-world animals, like the gecko-like Treecko or owl-like Noctowl. Some Pokemon are even inspired by ...

Halloween is a big deal in Japan, and theme parks across the country are jumping on the bandwagon with spooky events designed to lure thrill-seekers. Attractions like Osaka’s Universal Studios Japan ...

Particularly challenging action RPGs are something of an acquired taste, but it’s a taste that’s shared by millions of gamers and die hard fans. Nioh looks to serve up more of this kind of game, but ...

Upcoming action game Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess first turned heads with its striking but not terribly informative reveal trailer at Summer Game Fest 2023. While its Japanese folklore-inspired ...

In this episode, we pursue the shape-shifting trickster Mujina. This being associated with raccoon dogs is known on Niigata Prefecture's Sado Island as both human and animal, yokai and deity.