Meet the 13 Most Influential Japanese Gods and Goddesses
Today, we dive into the rich Japanese pantheon and take a look at some of their most iconic gods and goddesses.
Horses Are the Best Inspiration for Mythological Creatures
Here are 20 absolutely unimaginable mythological beasts that were created as magical and powerful hybrids of horses
QUIZ: The Ultimate Mythology Test
Beat our test and we'll know you are an expert on all things mythology.
Greek Mythology Is Filled With Fascinating Creatures
Greek mythology is filled with fascinating creatures. Here's a look at a few of them.
These Mythological Creatures Have Real World Doppelgangers
These 10 creatures popular to folklore and mythological stories may actually be beasts inspired by living legendary beasts.
Dragons in Mythology: To Each Culture a Different Dragon
Mythology has been filled with stories of different types of dragons. These are the most iconic dragons in folklore from around the world.
Norse Mythology: A Terrible Tale of Loki the Trickster
Norse mythology is filled with the many devious antics of Loki the Trickster. None are more devastating than the tale of Baldur.
The Japanese Secrets of Health
People in Japan live for over a decade longer than people in the US, and it all boils down to a few healthy habits...
QUIZ: Can You Answer 15 Mythological Questions?
his fun quiz has 15 questions to ask about the gods and monsters of mythology. Are you up for it?
Find Out Which Mythological Creature You Are...
Griffin or Sphinx? Ancient literature is full of these mysterious animals and many others, and with the help of this quiz you'll find out which one you're like.
If You Like Greek Mythology, Don’t Miss These Movies!
If you’re interested in Greek mythology, then make sure you check out these amazing films.
5 Love Stories That Could Only Come From Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology isn't just about Gods, vengeance and war, it's also about love, passion, jealousy and betrayal, like in these great stories!
Learn All About the Greek Mythology Family Tree
Have you ever wondered what the Greek God Family family tree actually looks like?
The Greatest Wonders of Japanese Architecture
We invite you to explore the finest examples of buildings in Japan - starting with traditional temples to the newest of the new.
These Japanese Philosophies are Super Interesting...
Here are some really cool Japanese concepts that can change the way you look at life.
Macedonian 3D Artist Puts a Modern Twist on Mythology
Models of ancient gods and figures of myth with a modern twist
12 of the Most Fascinating Creatures in Norse Mythology
The world of Norse mythology is full of bizarre mythical creatures. Let’s take a look at the most fascinating ones.
Why Is This Japanese Island Full of Rabbits?
The Japanese island of Okunoshima is inhabited almost exclusively by rabbits, but why?
The Brilliant Japanese Zip Bags!
A brilliant idea for handy bags!
8 Must-Watch Movies for Fans of Mythology and Folklore
Mythology and folklore from around the world have inspired several films, and these are some of the best.
These Gripping Tales From Norse Mythology Will Shock You!
Here are some Norse myths, tales and legends that inspire shock and awe, not to mention some truly epic stories we still enjoy today.
Are These Japanese Houses Crazy or Artistic?
The Japanese are known for being a little eccentric. Put that together with their enterprising spirit and there's a recipe for weirdest home designs ever!
Love Mythology? You'll Love These Informative Animations!
These informative TED-Ed videos delve into some of the world’s most popular myths and attempt to explain them in all their glory!
These Japanese Truck Gardens Are Absolutely Stunning!
Every year, landscapers from across Japan create amazing and whimsical gardens in their trucks to see who can claim to be the best mobile landscaper.
A Night in a Japanese Cat Hotel
Have a look at this woman's adventure at a Japanese cat hotel.
Stunning Pictures Depicting the Stories of Greek Mythology
These 22 paintings by notable artists from the last 7 centuries beautifully depict different stories from Greek mythology
Find Inspiration in These Amazing Japanese Sayings
These beautiful Japanese proverbs offer invaluable lessons on love, life, and wisdom.
The Beautiful Japanese Art of Mending with Gold
This ancient Japanese art form of mending with gold has a beautiful and inspiring message...
Japanese Dancers Already Ready for 2020!
Japanese Dancers Getting Ready for Olympics!
Kamikatsu: The Incredible Japanese Town With No Waste
Discover the wonderful and incredible waste-free Japanese town of Kamikatsu where everything is recycled.
Egyptian Mythology: The Most Awesome Lesser-Known Gods
The ancient Egyptians worshipped thousands of gods and goddesses. Here is a look at some of the lesser-known ones.
QUIZ: How Well Do You Know THIS Mythology?
How much do you know about one of the most fascinating mythologies in history?
This Japanese Cheesecake Requires Minimal Preparation
Learn how to make this delightful 3-ingredient Japanese cheesecake at home! It requires minimal time and effort to make!
12 Reasons Japanese Bathrooms Are the Best!
Find out why Japanese bathrooms are more efficient and comfortable than western bathrooms. Maybe it'll give you a few ideas...
Is a Traditional Japanese House Your Style?
A walk through a large traditional Japanese house with a beautiful garden in Tokyo.
QUIZ: The Japanese Cube Test!
This personality test will reveal your innermost character type. Simply picture what you read and tell us what you see. The results will surprise you!
5 Mind-Boggling Japanese Gadgets
In this video, a design expert will attempt to improve five strange Japanese gadgets...
14 Famous Things Invented by the Japanese
The Japanese are some of the most creative people in the world. Here are 14 things that we bet you didn’t know were originally invented by the Japanese.
Testing 10 Weird Japanese Food Gadgets
Some of these Japanese food gadgets had us scratching our heads!
How Traditional Japanese Umbrellas Are Made - Stunning!
Can you believe that this Japanese tradition of making paper umbrellas is over 1,200 years old?
What the Japanese Thought of the First European Explorers
This video shows how Japanese historians described the first contact with Europeans, and it’s curious to say the least!
Beautiful Japanese Toys That Come With a Wish!
Temari balls are a form of Chinese and Japanese folk art in which small balls are embroidered with stunning patterns for play or decoration.
This Japanese Artist Finds the Sublime in the Mundane
These newspaper sculptures are stunning. I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw these life-like animals.
This Japanese Artist Combines Painting and Sculpture...
With a beautiful melding of two forms of art, this Japanese artist creates something spectacular.
7 Japanese Secrets to Staying Slim and Healthy!
The Japanese have their own ways of maintaining their weight.
QUIZ: What Do You Know About Mythological Creatures?
In this quiz, we'd like to test your knowledge of the various creatures some mythologies have told us about.
How to Distinguish between Chinese, Korean, and Japanese
After reading this guide, you'll be able to tell the Chinese, Korean, and Japanese languages apart!
TEST: Can You Pass Our Greek Mythology Quiz?
Greek mythology has perplexed and amused humanity for thousands of years. How much do you know about these fun cornerstones of western culture? Let's find out!
Lose Weight by Using This Japanese Breathing Technique
This extraordinary deep-breathing weight-loss technique is known as the Japanese breathing technique to losing weight.
This Special Japanese Test is Very Telling...
All you need to do is read the instructions on the photographs. Then imagine what you have read. Finally, answer the questions truthfully.
The Secret Lives of Japanese Street Cats
Street photographer Masayuki Oki documents the lives of Tokyo's stray cats. Discover the funny, cute, and sometimes plain odd lives of Tokyo's felines.
When It Comes to Cute Food, the Japanese Know Best!
When it comes down to food, the Japanese can make it look extremely cute. Don't believe us? Check out these photos!
Let These Japanese Girls Amaze You With Their Dance
This Japanese girl dance troupe is going to amaze you with their beautifully coordinated and beautifully executed dance routine.
Japanese Photographer Captures the Beauty of His Homeland
A series of landscape photos taken in Japan by photographer Yuichi Yokota
QUIZ: Which Famous Person is Your Mythological Lover?
What kind of lover would you be if you were in one of the most famous love stories of history and mythology?
QUIZ: Which Famous Personality is Your Mythological Lover?
Japanese Artist Creates Masterpieces With Fruits & Veggies
Gaku is an artist that uses a Traditional Japanese technique for creating unique carvings from only fruits and vegetables
This Japanese Tradition Takes Art to a New Level!
See how the Japanese continue the tradition of the rice harvest season by creating gigantic straw sculptures.
This Special Japanese Personality Test is Very Telling...
This Quaint Japanese Village Appears To Be From a Fantasy
Take a little stroll through the magical Japanese village of Shirakawa-go that looks more like a fantasy film than real life.
Artist Creates Charming Japanese Storefront Illustrations
Fall in love with the charming illustrations of artist Angela Hao that depict cozy Japanese storefronts.
This Hand-Painted Japanese Candy Is TOO Pretty to Eat
This Japanese street stall sells the most beautiful candy we've ever seen!
This Japanese Dance Group is Unique in its Coordination!
Watch as dance group Avantgardey amazes everyone on AGT with their precision and doll-like coordinated movements.
This Japanese Way of Sitting Can Train Your Body...
Watch this video to learn all about seiza, the Japanese art of sitting down.
I've Never Seen Gardens as Beautiful as the Japanese Ones
These Japanese gardens will leave you just wishing for a calm walk in such a beautiful place.
The Health Benefits of the Japanese Matcha Green Tea
Did you know that there are more than one kind of green tea, and that Japanese Matcha is the best?
This Soft Japanese Milk Bread Just Melts in the Mouth
Ever tried Japanese milk bread? It's just so soft and yummy...
13 Awesome Japanese Inventions That Help Make Life Easier
These pics show some ingenious ideas that the Japanese have come up with to make the life of their people much better.
Greek Mythology: Six Mind Blowing, Ancient Tales...
From inspiring heroes to truly tyrannical villains, these great stories from Greek Mythology will reverberate with you for years to come, from the music of Orpheus to the defiance of Prometheus
How Did This Japanese Woman Teach Her Dog to Whisper?
You've probably heard dogs howl, bark, and growl, but have you ever seen a dog do this?
The Japanese Art of Dorodango Turns Dirt Into Perfection!
Who would have thought that a fistful of soil and earth could turn out to look this good? Learn about the Japanese art of dorodango right here.
Watch This Man Turn a Rusted Chain Into a Japanese Sword
We don't know how it's possible either, but this handyman took an old rusted chain and forged it into a beautiful Japanese katana, incredible!
This Japanese Massage Technique Has Some Terrific Benefits
All you need to know about the Japanese massage art of Shiatsu
This Japanese Village Holds an Annual Rice Art Festival!
Learn all about Tambo Āto, the Japanese art of rice paddy paintings
Recipe: How to Make Japanese Curry Udon Noodles
Curry udon is a spicy, mouth-watering noodle soup that's famous across Japan. Learn how to prepare this mouth-watering dish.
Funny Joke: A German, Japanese and Italian Get Captured...
This joke begins during WW2, where 3 prisoners from 3 different countries get captured...
A Japanese Chef's Knife Could Cost $900, Here’s Why
One chef's knife produced at Takamura Hamono in Echizen, Japan, can cost $900. What makes these knives so special and coveted?
How to Live a Long and Happy Life According to Japanese
The life expectancy for the common man and woman is very high in Japan. Find out why.
Hiroshige Is One Classic Japanese Artist You Must Know!
Immerse yourself into 19th-century Japanese culture through the magnificent prints of Hiroshige, the last great master of the famous ukiyo-e art tradition.
QUIZ: How Many Japanese Words Do You Know?
How many Japanese words and phrases do you think you may have picked up along the way?
Recent Images and Videos From the Japanese Volcano Eruption!
On the 27th of September, 2014, the Japanese volcano Mount Ontake erupted without any warning, trapping hundreds of hikers.
These Japanese Cars Bring Back Some Wonderful Memories!
I have Japan to thank for making sporty driving affordable because of these cars. Here is a selection of the country's most well-loved sports cars.
Why Don't We Have These Japanese Things in Our Countries?
The Japanese are inventive free thinkers. Even though they have taken a lot of ideas from the West, they have plenty of their own. Maybe we should copy them!
Japanese Artist Lito Creates Magical Leaf Art (18 Pics)
Japanese artist Lito elevates the art of leaf carving with his unbelievably intricate designs.
16 Wonderful Japanese Ideas We Should All Start Copying
The Japanese are unique. Their ways seem perfectly designed to help the population live happy fruitful lives. Here are 16 cool Japanese things we should copy.
Inside a Japanese LUXURY Micro Apartment
Tour Japan's micro luxurious apartments. Would you ever live in a 265 square feet apartment for 650$?
Think You Know Greek Mythology? Find Out With This Test!
Do you think you know Hades from Helios, and Athena from Aphrodite? Then take this test and find out!
Wabi-Sabi: 5 Lessons from this Japanese Philosophy
discover 5 lessons the Wabi-Sabi philosophy will teach you if you embrace it.
This 81-Year-Old Japanese Woman Has Developed Her Own App
Masako Wakamiya's story is remarkable. This self-taught programmer first picked up a computer at age 60. Now aged 81, she has just released her own iPhone app.
Admire Nara, the Heart of Traditional Japanese Culture
Take a stroll through the UNESCO protected historical capital city of Japan, Nara, abundant in beautiful temples, shrines and gardens...
Giant Straw Animals Invade Japanese Fields!
Take a look at this phenomenal art made entirely out of rice straw.
The Japanese Art of Bonsai Makes Miniature Gods of Us!
It has taken a lot of gardening patience for someone to grow these pot sized bonsai beauties, and - boy! - aren't they worth the wait!
Satoshi Kamiya, Known For the MOST Complex Origami Figures
Straight from Japan comes origami expert Satoshi Kamiya, a paper folding master with a focus on real and mythical animals
This Artist Creates Origami that Stun the Eyes!
This origami art by Cristian Marianciuc is unlike anything you've ever seen.
Origami Artist Creates Art Like You've Never Seen Before
In This Scholars Quest For Purity, He Almost Lost His Soul
Follow the journey of one ancient scholar determined to find absolute purity for his soul, and the cost at which his lessons must be learned
Learn About Anubis - the Ancient Egyptian God of Death
The Ancient Egyptian pantheon is one of the most complex and fascinating mythologies in history. Learn all about Anubis, the Egyptian god of the dead...
Meet the 10 Most Dangerous Creatures from the Greek Myths
Greek mythology is filled with some truly fascinating and terrifying creatures. Get to know more about a few of them.
The Mysterious City of Caesars and 4 Other Mythical Places
These fascinating, but lesser-known mythical cities have captivated the imaginations of people for centuries, learn about them yourself
10 of the Fiercest Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses
Here we look at the most influential ancient gods and goddesses from the ancient Celtic pantheon.