Japanese Mythology and Folklore – Yūrei
The yuurei (幽 霊) they are essentially the Japanese version of ghosts. However, the stories of yuurei they have some…
Ōnamazu – Japanese mythology and folklore
According to the Japanese myth, earthquakes are due to a giant catfish known as Namazu or Ōnamazu. Namazu is considered…
Shimenawa, element of Shinto temples
The shimenawa is an icon within the Japanese imagination. It is an instrument used within Shintoism that consists of a…
Japanese Mythology and Folklore – Kodama
Kodama (木 霊) literally means “tree spirit“. Not all trees have these spirits inhabiting them, but these beings usually inhabit…
The emperor of Japan
The Emperor is the symbol of the State and the unity of the people, deriving his position from the will…
Japanese Mythology and Folklore – Tengu
Restaurant owners frequently hang out in their stores character masks with red face and long nose. These characters called tengu…
Japanese Myth and Folklore – Kappa
Continuing with the series of articles on Japanese mythology, today I will talk about the kappa. The kappa (河 童)…
History of seifuku, the Japanese uniform
The Japanese uniform (制服, seifuku) is interesting because it presents a great variety unlike western uniforms. If you’ve ever seen…
Japanese mythology and folklore – Kyūbi no kitsune
Within Japanese folklore, the fox has a special place. This represents a mythological creature capable of transforming to fool people…
Rising Sun Flag
Japan has two flags that are very important nationally and culturally. The first is the official flag, the Nisshoki, conceived…
Japanese Mythology and Folklore – Kuchisake-onna
It is said that in cold misty nights, through the streets of Japan a woman with a mask. The woman,…
Japanese Mythology and Folklore – Yuki Onna
Continuing with the series of articles on Japanese mythology and folklore, this time I will talk about Yuki Onna. This…