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Konaki-Jijii Across Two Islands: Oboke and Shodoshima’s Yokai Pop-Up
Discover how Oboke and Shodoshima connect through yokai culture this summer, exploring the birthplace of Konaki-Jijii and a modern art museum’s creative approach. -
Hieizan’s Traditional Yokai Return: A Guide to Kyoto’s 2026 Haunted House
Discover Kyoto’s 2026 Hieizan Yokai Haunted House: a hand-operated haunted attraction featuring legendary mountain spirits, new folklore-inspired yokai, and immersive cultural storytelling at Daimaru Kyoto Store. -
Nurikabe in Oita: Folklore Reports on Japan’s Mysterious Wall Yokai
English Version Published October 21, 2019; updated February 21, 2020. This article continues from the first half of our report on Nurikabe, the mysterious -
Nurikabe in Oita: Rediscovering Japan’s “Wall” Yokai Legend in Usuki (Part 1)
English Version Good news: on April 27, 2000, the legendary yokai known as Kabenuri or Nurikabe was reportedly rediscovered through the joint efforts of oc
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