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Articles about Japanese mythology
On Suki Desu, Japanese mythology brings together kami, the Kojiki and the myths that still name places.
From Shintō kami and shinigami to isekai comedy — anime where gods and goddesses take center stage
How the divine couple from the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki created the Japanese islands – and which gods were born from their...
The kappa is Japan's best-known water yokai: origins, the water-filled dish on its head, its taste for cucumbers and sumo, and its...
How a Chinese legend became the model for Drowzee, Munna, Musharna and Tapirmon.
Death spirits of Japanese legend, village warnings, and the anime versions that made 死神 famous worldwide.
The dense forest on Fuji’s lava fields is more than its darkest nickname — caves, quiet trails, legends, and hard facts side by...
An alphabetical guide to yōkai, ghosts, oni, kami, and other legendary figures from Japanese folklore.
From Shinto messengers to anime icons: what makes Japan's foxes such a lasting part of the culture.
