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Japanese Yokai Handbook

A Guide to the Spookiest Ghosts, Demons, Monsters and Evil Creatures from Japanese Folklore

by Masami Kinoshita
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This book is your ultimate guide to Japan's scariest creatures!
Yokai come in every imaginable shape and form—from frightening ghosts and cruel demons to cute fairies and enchanted animals. They can be evil monsters, harmless tricksters or prophets of doom, depending on their inclination.
This book profiles 100 of the most fascinating Yokai, including:
  • Tengu: A powerful Yokai that often takes human form with wings and a large nose who lives in mountains and forests
  • Kappa: A deadly Yokai that lives near rivers and drags passersby into the water to drown
  • Peroritaro: A grotesque Yokai that looks like blubbering child and has an appetite for greedy children
  • Baku: A monstrous Yokai with an elephant's head, a bear's body, a rhino's eyes, an ox's tail and a tiger's legs that aids humans by devouring their nightmares
  • And many more!

    • Yokai expert Masami Kinoshita has been documenting Yokai in folklore, and in real life, for many years. This book presents her most interesting findings and has over 175 full-color illustrations that vividly depict the appearances of these weird creatures. No matter their origins, each Yokai has a strange and wonderful story that is sure to amaze you!

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      October 17, 2023

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        • ISBN: 9781462924233

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        • ISBN: 9781462924233
        • File size: 77131 KB
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      • English

    • Reviews

      • Booklist

        October 15, 2023
        Grades 3-8 A fun exploration of yōkai (ghosts and supernatural beings) from Japanese folklore, written by an expert in yōkai studies, this book is a great read for anyone curious to learn more about these mysterious and sometimes hilarious beings. Each yōkai is presented as though it is on a trading card with its various attributes listed. Yōkai are grouped based on whether they are scary, mysterious, powerful, weird, cute, simple, sad, kind, evil, or stupid. This playful take on Japanese folklore will entertain readers with its fun tone and comprehensive but concise explanations. The book also includes information about places in Japan where yōkai supposedly can be found. With vibrant color illustrations and engaging text, this is excellent for children looking to learn about supernatural creatures, as well as older readers looking to learn more about Japanese folklore.

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