According to Japanese mythology, the thrashing of a giant subterranean catfish causes the earthquakes that wreak havoc on the ...

The Kappa is one of Japan’s most infamous mythical creatures—both mischievous and terrifying. Known for its love of cucumbers, strange habits, and eerie powers, this water demon has haunted Japanese ...

You'll find some truly scary looking creatures on benches ... spooky eyeball doorbell The post Strange statues and folklore haunt Japan's Yokai town appeared first on Boing Boing.

Creation legends and folk tales swirl like snow and leaves across the protected landscapes of Japan. This selection of four ...

Every year on February 22, Japan celebrates National Cat Day, known as “Neko no Hi”. This special day is dedicated to ...

From Copenhagen's Little Mermaid to Scotland's Loch Ness, uncover seven magical destinations filled with mythology and ...

Kappa is an amphibian “yokai” mythical creature in Japanese folklore that carries water in the depression--or “dish”--on the top of its head. The surest way to beat a kappa in sumo is to ...

Hundreds of years ago, our understanding of the sea was even more limited. Sailors came across many strange creatures, which inspired the myths of sea monsters we know today. Let’s explore some ...

What it’s about: Already grieving their losses from World War II, the people of Japan are soon burdened by a new disaster in the form of a large, destructive creature. What it’s about ...

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous cooking create a cuisine like no other.

The writer is remembered, above all, for her ruthlessness. But when I went looking for it, I found something much more ...

Surfers spotted a paddlefish on a Mexican beach. This long marine creature is called a doomsday fish because, according to ...