Japanese Subculture & Anime

As a Japanese fantasy writer, I move between quiet shrines in my stories and a very connected online life. In this article, I share how I realistically use NordVPN for anime, Japanese study, travel, and protecting my “digital shrine” on public Wi-Fi.

Yokai, Japan’s supernatural beings, have moved from old folktales into modern anime, where they appear as monsters, friends and complex characters. Through yokai, anime explores fear, identity and cultural views of nature in ways that speak to viewers across the world.