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 ...

TAKACHIHO, Miyazaki Prefecture--It took a mountaineer of world renown to revive a Japanese myth surrounding the goddess of the sun. Hirotaka Takeuchi, the only Japanese to conquer all of the world ...

"That’s actually not bad," says Krugman. "You can argue that demographically adjusted, the whole tale of Japanese stagnation is a myth." Not only is he right in dismissing the basket case story ...

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).

The story is based on Japanese folklore and tales about the Mujina, a badger that has the ability to shape-shift into humans to trick actual humans. The tale is about a Mujina, not necessarily the ...