For the Japanese, summer is when the border between the real world and the spirit world becomes weak, and the legendary yōkai can walk among the living. The yōkai are a complex amalgamation of ...

The fox, or KITSUNE also holds an identity as a supernatural creature commonly depicted at shrines, known for its ability to masquerade as humans to deceive them, or to provide divine messages.

Yokai.com is a comprehensive encyclopedia with information on hundreds if not thousands of creatures from Japanese folklore, from well-known creatures like kappa and kitsune to more niche spirits ...