Onmyodo, an ancient Japanese tradition, combines cosmology, divination, and mysticism, focusing on harmony with the universe.

One of the most important art, design and philosophical movements to come out of Japan is now nearly a hundred years old. It's called Mingei, or folk crafts. It reflects a reaction to modernity ...

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 ...

More than 100 never-publicly-seen-before art pieces are on display in Puzzlewood, in the Forest of Dean. The installation was inspired by kodama, woodland spirits in Japanese folklore. The artist ...

The decoration often depicts characters from Japanese folklore or have some religious ... a samurai commander in the Genpei War (1180-1185 CE). In art, Takatsuna is often depicted riding the ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Japanese Folklore, we track down the legend of the ferocious Ushioni, a Yokai with the hulking body of a bull and an ogre-like face. In certain regions of Ehime ...

In this episode of YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore, we journey to the Shima Peninsula of Mie Prefecture, where legend tells of the Tomokazuki. When shell divers descended into the ocean ...

The exhibit will highlight various Asian cultures until April 25 at the Visual Resource Collections and Gallery.