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…
Tag: Japanese folklore
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…
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,…
Superstitions are interesting and intriguing and can give us a glimpse into the society and culture of a country. Japan is no different and has…
Vampires are well known in popular culture, through folklore, myths & legends. The modern vampire legend burst on to the scene and terrified its Victorian…
I came across this tale and thought it was perfect for japanesetales.com, it combines history and folklore. Introduction Heikegani (Heikepsis japonica) is a species of…
Every year on 7th July, Tanabata (Star Festival) is celebrated. It is celebrated in several Asian countries such as China, South Korea, and Vietnam. I…
At Japanese Tales we are continuing our look at Japanese Yokai, today we will take a look at the Oni. The Japanese Oni is translated…
As part of Japanese Tales I intent to explore the interesting monsters of Japanese folklore, these are commonly called Yokai. In this article, we will…
Since my site is Japanese Tales, I think it’s only right that my first article should be about the Japanese creation myth. In the beginning…