In this episode, we pursue the shape-shifting trickster Mujina. This being associated with raccoon dogs is known on Niigata Prefecture's Sado Island as both human and animal, yokai and deity.

An expert on Japanese mythology looks at how serpents have been revered—and feared— through the ages in Japan. In Japan and throughout the world, snakes are prominent characters in mythology ...

Japanese mythology is a rich tapestry of tales and legends that have deeply influenced the culture and art of Japan. Many anime series draw inspiration from these ancient stories, blending ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore, we follow the cry of the Konakijiji, a Yokai that resembles an old man but with a voice like a weeping infant. It's said to lure ...

Noragami blends Shinto mythology with modern-day Japanese high school life. This mythology anime follows Hiyori, a girl who develops the ability for her soul to easily leave her body after saving ...

The installation was inspired by kodama, woodland spirits in Japanese folklore. The artist Ed Elliott says it is a way of "celebrating nature". Video journalist: Maddie Simpson Follow BBC ...

The decoration often depicts characters from Japanese folklore or have some religious or symbolic meaning. This kite depicts Sasaki Takatsuna, a samurai commander in the Genpei War (1180-1185 CE).