The global hit anime “Demon Slayer” (known in Japan as “Kimetsu no Yaiba”) is approaching its conclusion. The final story arc ...

Japanese people know all about the Kappa - a slippery water demon from ancient folklore. The pond and river-dwelling monsters are typically depicted as human-like but with the scaly green or blue ...

It’s an international truth that parenting is hard, and language reflects that. So while moms and dads in English-speaking countries might struggle with a child who’s going through the “terrible twos, ...

Ijima noted that demons first appeared in Japanese folklore as a symbol of disease and said the story’s message was resonating with audiences. “Overall, it’s about resilience, about ...