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About SolsticeGlide
We are a Tokyo-based team of researchers, artists, and folklore specialists dedicated to documenting and sharing the living tradition of Japanese supernatural mythology.
Our Story
Preserving the Spirit Realm Since 2011
SolsticeGlide was founded in 2011 by folklorist Kenji Mori and cultural historian Aya Nakamura, driven by a shared concern that centuries of oral yōkai tradition were being lost to modernisation. Their first project — a small bilingual archive of Edo-period yōkai prints held in private collections — grew into the organisation it is today.
Operating from a restored Meiji-era machiya in Asakusa, our team of eight researchers, two resident artists, and a network of contributing scholars across Japan and abroad maintains what is now one of the most comprehensive English-language resources on Japanese supernatural folklore in existence.
We collaborate with universities, museums, and individual collectors to preserve, digitise, and contextualise artefacts that might otherwise disappear — returning them to cultural life through exhibitions, workshops, and publications.
What Drives Us
Principles That Guide Our Work
Authenticity & Rigour
Every claim we publish is sourced from primary historical texts, museum records, or documented oral traditions. We never sensationalise or fabricate folklore for entertainment.
Global Accessibility
Japanese mythology belongs to everyone. We present complex scholarly research in clear English, making it accessible to curious minds worldwide — from students to seasoned academics.
Active Preservation
We actively document endangered oral traditions, support conservation of physical artefacts, and digitise fragile manuscript sources before they are lost to time.
Our Community
A Global Network of Yōkai Enthusiasts
From Tokyo to Toronto, our community spans six continents. We host quarterly workshops in Asakusa, conduct online seminars, and maintain an active research forum. Our publication archive contains over 400 catalogued spirit types, with new entries added regularly based on archival discoveries and community contributions.
Join Our Mission in Asakusa
Our studio welcomes visitors and scholars. Workshops, consultations, and studio visits are available year-round. Write to us to arrange a time.
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Our Core Values
Authenticity
Every claim we publish is sourced from primary historical texts, museum records, or documented oral traditions. We never sensationalise or fabricate folklore for entertainment.
Accessibility
Japanese mythology belongs to everyone. We present complex scholarly research in clear English, making it accessible to curious minds worldwide — from students to seasoned academics.
Preservation
We actively document endangered oral traditions, support conservation of physical artefacts, and digitise fragile manuscript sources before they are lost to time.
Come and Visit Us in Asakusa
Our studio is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00–18:00. Workshops and tours are bookable year-round.
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