I find Japan a fascinating country, I’m not an expert or scholar, but I would like to explore the history, myths, legends, folklore, traditions, festivals…
Introduction In the vast realm of unexplained mysteries and baffling enigmas, the case of the “Man from Taured” stands as a genuinely mind-bending story that…
The Goryo are ghosts of the Noble, titled, high-born, aristocratic class in Japan, who have been betrayed, murdered, or died prematurely from an epidemic or…
In Japanese traditional beliefs and literature, The Onryo ‘Vengeful Spirit is a type of ghost (Yurei) they are believed to be capable of causing harm…
This is just a little bit of fun, over the last few weeks, I have been seeing faces in everyday Japanese items. What do you…
Japan has amazing proverbs, which will intrigue, inspire, puzzle, and hopefully are thought-provoking. What better way to get into the mind of a people than…
In Japanese mythology, the Namazu is a giant underground catfish that causes earthquakes. The creature lives under the island of Japan and is guarded by…
When you finally come to Japan, I would highly recommend you visit an Onsen (Hot Spring). For the Japanese a weekend away at an Onsen…
In Japan, the main celebration/holiday is New Year. New Year is a time when families come together from all over Japan to meet up in…
This is a tale about the tragic and brutal death of a man who lived in Japan, 3,000 years ago. The manner of his death…
The Tsuchinoko is an unusual and mysterious snake/serpent-like creature with unusual abilities and powers. This cryptid has been sighted across Japan for hundreds of years,…