2025-12-14
•4 min read
japanese mythology
day in the life
A Day in the Life: The Tengu
High on the peaks of Mount Kurama, the Tengu guard the sacred forests. Witness their martial arts practice and their judgment of travelers.
japanese-mythologyyokaimountain-spirit+2
day in the life
A Day in the Life: Raijin
He rides the clouds and beats the drums of the storm. Raijin is the thunder god, chaotic and loud. But creating a perfect storm takes rhythm.
2025-11-23
•4 min read
japanese-mythologygodsthunder+2
day in the life
A Day in the Life: The Oni
Thunder rumbles in the mountains, but it isn't a storm. It is the Oni, guarding his iron citadel. Witness the brute strength and terrifying discipline of the Demon King.
2025-11-07
•4 min read
japanese-mythologydemonsyokai+2
day in the life
A Day in the Life: The Nue
A black cloud descends on the Emperor's palace. It brings illness and nightmares. Within it hides the Nue, a chimera of monkey, tiger, and snake. A chaotic fusion of beasts.
2025-11-02
•3 min read
japanese-mythologyyokaichimera+2
day in the life
A Day in the Life: The Kitsune
Amidst the lanterns and laughter of the Matsuri, a nine-tailed spirit walks among us. A study in duality, disguise, and fried tofu.
2025-09-26
•4 min read
japanese-mythologytrickstershapeshifter+2
day in the life
A Day in the Life: The Kappa
The rivers of Japan hide a creature both polite and deadly. Observe the Kappa as it tends to its head-dish and challenges travelers.
2025-09-18
•5 min read
japanese-mythologywater-spirittrickster+2
day in the life
A Day in the Life: The Jorōgumo
In the shadow of a Japanese castle, a beautiful woman plays a biwa. But do not be fooled. The Spider Woman weaves a web of seduction and death.
2025-09-14
•4 min read
japanese-mythologyyokaispider-spirit+2