What Are Oni? Oni (鬼) are one of the most recognizable and feared creatures in Japanese folklore. Often translated as "demons," "ogres,"...

Ema (絵馬) are small wooden plaques used in Japanese shrines , where visitors write their wishes, prayers, and gratitude. These votive...

The story of Urashima Taro  is one of Japan’s most famous and enduring folktales, passed down for centuries through oral tradition,...

Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Japanese god of storms and the sea , is one of the most powerful and complex deities in Shinto mythology . Known...

The kitsune  (狐), or Japanese fox spirit, is one of the most fascinating and enduring creatures in Japanese folklore . Often depicted as...

In the rich tapestry of Japanese mythology, few deities shine as brightly as Amaterasu Omikami , the sun goddess and one of the central...

Japan has a rich tapestry of folklore, mythology, and storytelling, and one of the most celebrated and ancient stories is The Tale of the...