Dai Yokai Journal

Shōgun Meaning: Emperor, Bakufu and Who Held Power

May 18, 2026 • Japanese folklore • 10 min read

Rōnin Meaning: Masterless Samurai, Musashi and the 47 Rōnin

May 18, 2026 • Japanese folklore • 11 min read

Geisha Yokai Meaning: History, Folklore and Horror Masks

May 14, 2026 • Japanese folklore • 8 min read

10 Famous Japanese Yokai and Folklore Creatures

May 11, 2026 • Japanese folklore • 11 min read

Jorōgumo, the Japanese spider woman

May 11, 2026 • Japanese folklore • 6 min read

Inari Okami: Meaning, Fox Messengers and Shrines

March 25, 2026 • Japanese folklore • 10 min read

Amaterasu: Meaning, Cave Myth and Japanese Sun Goddess

March 4, 2026 • Japanese folklore • 9 min read