Tag Archives: Japanese folklore

Folklore and the Gothic Research Seminar, 20 May 1.30-2.30, online

Posted on 28th April 2026 by Sam George

The Luck of the Ningyo: Japanese human-fish Yokai and the rise of the fake museum mermaid Talk by Dr Sam George, 20 May 2026, 1.30-2.30. BST As a follower of OGOM, you are invited to attend a research seminar hosted online … Continue reading →

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Yōkai & Me: Introducing #YōkaiFriday

Posted on 1st September 2018 by Sam George

The world of yōkai has been fascinating me of late. These creatures are currently popular in anime, manga, film and computer games, but they originated in local legends in Japan, folktales and regional ghost stories. I was excited to attend the … Continue reading →

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