An introduction to Yokai culture monsters, ghosts, and outsiders in Japanese history
"Since ancient times, the Japanese have lived with superstitions of strange presences and phenomena known as "yokai," creating a culture by turns infused with unease, fear, and divinity. Tsukimono spirit possessions. Fearsome kappa, oni, and tengu. Yamauba crones. Ghostly yurei. Other...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English Japanese |
| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: | Japan library (Shuppan Bunka Sangyo Shinko Zaidan)
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