An introduction to Yokai culture monsters, ghosts, and outsiders in Japanese history

An introduction to Yokai culture monsters, ghosts, and outsiders in Japanese history

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"Since ancient times, the Japanese have lived with superstitions of strange presences and phenomena known as "y?okai," creating a culture by turns infused with unease, fear, and divinity. Tsukimono spirit possessions. Fearsome kappa, oni, and tengu. Yamauba crones. Ghostly y?urei. Oth...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Komatsu, Kazuhiko 1947- (Author)
Other Authors: Yoda, Hiroko (Translator), Alt, Matt (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Japanese
Published: Tokyo Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture 2017.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Japan library (Shuppan Bunka Sangy?o Shink?o Zaidan)
Subjects:
Yokai (Japanese folklore)
Animals, Mythical > Japan.
Demonology > Japan.
Ghosts > Japan.
Monsters > Japan.
Folklore > Japan.