Over much of Japanese history, many mythical creatures were created as a way to understand and cope with the unpredictable ...

Japan’s Creepiest Mythical Creature Posted: January 29, 2025 | Last updated: March 8, 2025 The Kappa is one of Japan’s most infamous mythical creatures—both mischievous and terrifying.

mountainous part of central Japan – is known for its annual May 3 hunt, for which paying crowds have gathered since 1989 in hopes of bagging one of the mythical creatures and an as-yet-unclaimed ...

Heavenly Spear, a striking new DLC that brings tengu, kitsune, and ancient Shinto legends to life. It's mythological warfare ...

→Volcanic ocean creature — with 'long' legs — discovered in Japan. It's a new species ... name is a noun in apposition after Io, a Greek mythological character who wandered the world without ...

From the bloodthirsty Chedipe to the enigmatic Baba Yaga, explore how ancient witch legends reveal deep-seated fears and societal beliefs. Francisco Goya’s 18th-century painting, The Witch’s ...

These are just one of the mythical creatures made famous in the Tohoku region of Japan. Ghosts of children playing in the living room. Spirits that pull the unsuspecting to a watery demise.