Hiroko Yoda

Author, translator, and cultural localizer specializing in Japanese pop culture and spirituality; co-author of books like Yokai Attack and author of Eight Million Ways to Happiness, with a background in localization and research into Shinto, Buddhism, and yokai.

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Jan 9, 2026 • 1h 6min

8 million gods: understanding Japan's unique spirituality

Join author Hiroko Yoda, a translator and pop culture expert, as she delves into Japan's spirituality, exploring Shinto, Buddhism, and the concept of 'Yaoyorozu no Kami'—the eight million spirits. Discover how Japanese identity contrasts with American individualism, and why yokai illustrate deep-rooted animistic traditions. Hiroko also reflects on personal experiences with grief and reconnecting with nature, emphasizing the everyday spirituality found in rituals and shrines, and how her book can act as a gateway for understanding this unique cultural landscape.

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