The Exhibition of Yokai & Spirits of Japan is until November 22nd 2026.
Beginning with illustrations and visuals, I explored Yokai as they appeared on scrolls, woodblock prints, and various handcrafted items.
I enjoyed exploring contemporary anime, video games, and manga as well.
I read about how illustrator and writer Johan Egerkrans connects Japanese spirits with Swedish spirits from Norse mythology.
Watch the Procession of Yokai in a three walls Theatre Room
There was also an R15+ section where you could enjoy classic horror movies like “Ring” and “Ju-On” in an artistic way. I even had fun making my own horror videos!
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⏰ Time spent: About 2 hours
🗓 Exhibition period: “The Japanese Yokai Exhibition” is on display at the Etnografiska Museet in Stockholm until November 22, 2026
📍Location: Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 34, 115 27 Stockholm
🎫 Ticket: One-day admission is 160 SEK (as of the time this blog was updated, so please check again before you go)
💡 Pro tip: You can get the ANNUAL PASS SUPPORT for 350 SEK, which gives you unlimited entry for 365 days to four museums:
- The Museum of Ethnography (Etnografiska museet)
- The Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities (Medelhavsmuseet)
- The Museum of East Asian Antiquities (Östasiatiska museet) (currently closed for renovation)
- And the Museum of World Culture (Världskulturmuseet) in Gothenburg
Definitely worth checking out if you plan to visit more than one!
This is how we make our Nordic Life Colorful! Enjoy your day!