https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog.html Unofficial visitor's guide articles on Yokai Bon Odori 2026: costumes, folklore, food, and travel tips. en Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-history.html https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-history.html History Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT How a small neighborhood bon odori in Fussa grew into one of west Tokyo's most distinctive autumn festivals. https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-costume-guide.html https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-costume-guide.html Costumes Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Full transformation or a single mask — practical ideas for dressing up, plus what's available on-site. https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-yokai-folklore.html https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-yokai-folklore.html Culture Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT A beginner's introduction to kappa, tengu, kitsune, oni and the other spirits that inspire the event. https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-food-guide.html https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-food-guide.html Food Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Yatai classics, the Yokai Food Village, and what to expect from festival street food in Japan. https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-where-to-stay.html https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-where-to-stay.html Travel Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Weighing a base in Tachikawa itself against staying central and riding the Chuo Line out. https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-itinerary.html https://unofficialyokaiguide.com/blog-itinerary.html Itinerary Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT How to pair the festival with the rest of Tachikawa, including nearby Showa Kinen Park.