All About History Japanese Myths & Monsters

The land of the rising sun has a rich mythological heritage filled with tales of gods, heroes, spirits, demons and monsters. From the countless number of shinto deities known as kami to the numerous supernatural entities found in folklore, such as the enigmatic Yōkai and ghastly Yūrei, discover how this eastern land remains fertile soil for storytelling, Japan introduced the world to not only legends of yore, but many modern myths and monsters – such as the mighty samurai, the formidable ninja, the horrifying kaiju and the ever-compelling shapeshifting Pokémon – that have shaped global contemporary pop-culture.