Myths

Discover the legend of Osan-gitsune, the shapeshifting fox-spirit woman of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and explore regional Japanese folklore.

Discover the legend of Ubagabi, a mysterious ghost fire from Edo-period Osaka tied to Hiraoka Shrine, Japanese folklore, and classic yokai art.

Discover Kifune Shrine in Kyoto, dedicated to the water deity Takaokami-no-Kami, and the legend of Tamayori-hime’s yellow boat at Okunomiya.

Explore the legend of Oshirasama, the horse-daughter household deity of Tōno, Iwate. Discover its folklore, traditions, and where to see figures at…

Discover the legend of the Sessho-seki (Killing Stone) in Nasu, Tochigi. Explore the myth of the nine-tailed fox, volcanic vents, and historic…

Discover the chilling Ainu legend of Ipetam, the man-eating demon sword of Asahikawa, Hokkaido, and explore the mystical Tateiwa Rock and local…

Discover the mystical dragon-serpent legend of Lake Towada in Aomori. Explore Towada Shrine's sacred history, ascetic traditions, and paper divination.

Discover the Kuniyuzuri land-transfer myth behind Izumo Taisha. Explore Inasa Beach, the Kamiarizuki gathering, and sacred traditions in Shimane, Japan.

Discover the epic legend of Nansonobo at Lake Towada in Aomori. Explore Towada Shrine, ancient dragon myths, and the unique Uranai-ba paper…

Explore the Japanese folklore of Daidarabocchi, the giant said to have sat on Mount Tsukuba and washed his feet in Lake Kasumigaura,…

Discover the tragic legend of Oshirasama in Tōno, Iwate. Explore the folklore recorded in Tōno Monogatari and visit the sacred Oshira-dō hall…

Discover Tenson Korin, the foundational Japanese myth of Ninigi's descent to Takachiho. Explore Shinto history, sacred peaks, and legendary sites in Miyazaki.