Sep 12 (See U in History / Mythology) - Ushi-oni, the bovine demon, is a mythical creature of Japanese folklore found in several locations across the country's West.
He had a monstrous demon spider-like body as well as the hide and head of an ox or cow. His fangs were sharp with long claws as well as glowing red eyes that struck fear into the hearts of those who saw them.
As the Lunar New Year holiday brings an influx of tourists from across Asia, Japan is experiencing a significant rise in inbound visitors. With attractions catering to Chinese-speaking tourists and picturesque winter landscapes drawing crowds to snow-covered regions, efforts to achieve a full post-pandemic recovery in inbound tourism are gaining momentum.
A massive sinkhole swallowed a truck in Yashio, Saitama Prefecture, on January 28, with dramatic footage capturing the moment the road suddenly gave way.
Hokkaido is taking steps to address overtourism issues as large numbers of foreign visitors arrive during the Lunar New Year holiday.
The hydrogen fuel cell ship "Mahoroba," designed to connect central Osaka with the Expo venue in Yumeshima in approximately 60 minutes, was unveiled to the media ahead of its commercial launch during the Expo period.
From sudden severe pain during a gourmet-filled trip to chronic illness attacks that medication cannot treat, what kinds of symptoms bring foreign tourists to clinics?
In today's video, we look back at the history of the Sega Megadrive / Sega Genesis and how this hardware failed in Japan compared to the Super Nintendo/ Super Famicom and PC Engine. (Lady Decade)
The 57th Miss Japan Contest was held on January 27th at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Twelve finalists participated, showcasing performances in traditional kimonos and dresses. Marinna Ishikawa, a 19-year-old freshman at Ferris University and the niece of singer Sayuri Ishikawa, won the Grand Prix.
'Overwhelmed!' Rapper Yuki Chiba, who is often mentioned as the person people most want to meet, had his first encounter with Matsuko Deluxe.
Let's have a look at the young actor performing in Asakusa this January! (Kabuki In-Depth)
The film The Boy and the Dog, featuring the theme song 'Amber' by SEKAI NO OWARI, is set to hit theaters on March 20th. Adapted from a bestselling novel, the movie follows the journey of a dog who travels 3,000 kilometers over five years from Tohoku to Kyushu to reunite with its beloved owner.
The resignation of popular television personality Masahiro Nakai has sent shockwaves through the Japanese entertainment industry. Announced through his agency’s website, Nakai apologized, stating, “I’m truly sorry for this sudden farewell.” His decision to retire has sparked debates over whether this marks the conclusion of ongoing controversies surrounding him and the television networks involved.
Morihito Otogi leads a peaceful, ordinary life—until his childhood friend Nico Wakatsuki, a witch-in-training, moves in with him and chooses him as her familiar! (Netflix Anime)
Japanese anime has been gaining immense popularity in China over the past few years, creating what has now become a significant social phenomenon.
