yokai

Amabie, the cute way Japan is fighting COVID

Posted on October 28, 2021November 10, 2021 by blossomkitty

Yokai are "monsters" of Japanese Folklore. Though previously considered scary, many are now regarded as cute and friendly, and often benevolent. They take many forms and are seen as a way of processing difficult feelings and unpleasant situations. Superstition is not uncommon in Japan and many believe there is a thin veil between this world … Continue reading Amabie, the cute way Japan is fighting COVID

Yurei, Bakemono, Yokai and other Japanese Horror Stories

Posted on February 13, 2020January 17, 2023 by blossomkitty

Japanese ukiyo-e of lantern ghost by Katsushika Hokusai

I am not a huge fan of horror movies, although I was an avid reader of horror when I was younger. The last horror story I read was Ring by Koji Suzuki (1998). It was terrifying, in a very subtle, psychological way. However, I do love Japanese ghost and monster stories. I have recently been … Continue reading Yurei, Bakemono, Yokai and other Japanese Horror Stories