Dr. Emily Zarka of the PBS series Monstrum examined the ancient Japanese yokai (legend) of Bake-kujira, a ghostly whale that seeks vengeance upon humans for the killing of its brethren.

I wanted to make a point of placing the monsters within the daily life of Tokyo,” says the photographer Tess Ayano, who spent ...

Long before the supernatural mermaid-like “yokai” shot to fame, however, a U.S.-born illustrator living here started introducing Japanese ghouls and hobgoblins to the world while providing ...

Hell Teacher Nūbē is making a comeback with a new anime adaptation premiering on July 2, 2025, featuring a one-hour special.

FUKUSAKI, Hyogo Prefecture—An eerie initiative to transform the hometown of famed folklorist Kunio Yanagita into a haven for “yokai” ghouls is working wonders for local tourism, drawing more ...