Summer is upon us, and in Japan, that means yokai season is also upon us! Every summer, there are yokai events and exhibitions all around the country.

As usual, this year I will be participating in Kyoto’s Mononoke Ichi yokai art market. It takes place on July 19-20 at the Daishōgun Hachi-jinja Shrine in Hakubaichō, not far from the Kitano Tenmangū Shrine.

If you’re in Kyoto this July, don’t miss out! This is one of my favorite yokai events, full of passionate yokai artists and crafters, as well as featuring some of the best yokai cosplay you can see anywhere in the world.

Since July is hot, this event takes place in the afternoon until nightfall, making it all the more perfect an atmosphere for a yokai event.

I hope you see you there!