With “Ghosts of Yotei” and “Assassin’s Creed: Shadows” set for wide release in 2025, it looks as though feudal Japan is going to be on a lot of gamers’ minds this year. And with good reason: From “Way ...

Released on October 2, Ghost of Yotei is quickly garnering praise from Japanese gamers who are busy exploring Sucker Punch’s depiction of 1600s Japan. Its choice of setting, picturesque scenery, and ...

A real-life shrine from Ghost of Tsushima announced it is issuing a ban on tourists. Specifically, the Watazumi Shrine located on Japan’s Tsushima Island will only allow access to those using the ...

Throughout Japanese cultural history, the boundary between the real world and the world of supernatural beings has been remarkably porous. Certain sites, states of mind, or periods in the lunar cycle ...

Rachael's (she/her) previous roles include being a staff writer, senior editor, and head of culture at DualShockers. She was also the senior entertainment and news editor at GRV Media. Rachael has ...

Japan's shaded forests hide ghostly white plants, thriving without sunlight. These unique flora rely entirely on underground ...

Unable to write since the death of her husband years before, a French author journeys to Japan and learns to let go in Élise Girard's mellow, modest charmer. The mythology around Japan as a nation of ...

Most people wouldn’t willingly choose to live in a home knowing someone died there, but one real estate company in Japan is looking to attract buyers to these seemingly haunted properties. Japan has ...