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The Namazu – The Earthquake Catfish that Shook up Japan in more ways than one.
Folklore

The Namazu – The Earthquake Catfish that Shook up Japan in more ways than one.

Posted on August 31, 2022July 9, 2023 by admin

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…

Tsuchinoko – The Amazing Cryptid Snake of Japan
Folklore

Tsuchinoko – The Amazing Cryptid Snake of Japan

Posted on September 21, 2021May 8, 2023 by admin

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,…

The Oni – Japanese Demons
Yokai/Monsters-Spirits

The Oni – Japanese Demons

Posted on June 7, 2019April 18, 2023 by admin

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…

The Kappa – An intriguing Japanese Monster
Yokai/Monsters-Spirits

The Kappa – An intriguing Japanese Monster

Posted on June 7, 2019April 18, 2023 by admin

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…

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