yokai (supernatural being) with a gourd-shaped head and adorned in a traditional kesa robe, Nurarihyon has served as an inspiration for modern narratives since the 18th century.

Japan could be said to be a country of yokai (ghosts).Often called goblins in English, yokai are much more varied than that poor translation suggests. These folklore beasties, like European fairies, ...

In the pantheon of yokai, spooky beings of Japanese folklore embody anxieties ancient and modern. On Shodoshima, an art contest helps bring new ones to life.

Yokai are supernatural entities from traditional Japanese folklore, popularised in modern culture by movies and series like GeGeGe no Kitaro, My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away.

Yokai Parade in Kuala Lumpur is organised by the Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur, supported by MIA and Embassy of Japan. The exhibition will visit the Sabah Art Gallery in Kota Kinabalu from Dec 15 ...

In Japanese folklore, onibi (demon fire) describes a will-o'-the-wisp type of yokai, shaped like a small, floating ball of light, that is believed to lead travellers in mountains and forests astray.

LAHORE: An exhibition of Japanese artworks titled Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan opened at Alhamra Art Centre, The Mall, on Tuesday. The event was organised by The Japan Foundation ...