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Strange Japanese Yokai by Kenji Murakami

Strange Japanese Yokai

A Guide to Weird and Wonderful Monsters, Demons and Spirits

Kenji Murakami

Tuttle Publishing · Print & ebook · May 23, 2023

Since time immemorial, Japan has been inhabited by supernatural creatures, spirits, monsters and demons…Here's your chance to meet them up close and personal!

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Who it’s for
For readers ages 14 and up, as recommended by the publisher
Themes
Japanese supernatural folklore, Monsters, demons, and spirits, Japanese cultural heritage
Genres
YA Paranormal Comics, YA Horror Comics

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Since time immemorial, Japan has been inhabited by supernatural creatures, spirits, monsters and demons…Here's your chance to meet them up close and personal! Strange Japanese Yokai assembles an extraordinary collection of mysterious creatures in every possible shape and size, each with their own unique back story. Some are well-known, others obscure. The one thing they share in common is that they are creepy and weird!

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The 122 different Yokai described in this book include: - The Kappa: A dangerous creature who lives in lakes and rivers and attacks passers-by - The Nurarihyon: A mysterious Yokai with a huge head who steals food, tobacco and alcohol - The Yadokai: A mischievous former monk who wanders at night vandalizing and being a pest - The Ohaguru:A scary Yokai with black teeth who looks like a beautiful woman from afar until she gets closer, smiles, and reveals herself - And over 100 more! Yokai expert Kenji Murakami identifies each Yokai, explains the history, where they commonly appear, and their strange powers. The book is illustrated with hundreds of full-color drawings showcasing the fascinating features of these strange creatures. Every monster here, no matter how disgusting, is part of the rich cultural legacy of Japan. *Recommended for readers ages 14 & up*

Who it’s for

  • For readers ages 14 and up, as recommended by the publisher
  • For readers interested in Japanese yokai and their histories

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YA Horror Comics62%
YA Paranormal Comics40%

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  • YA Manga
  • YA Horror Comics
  • YA Paranormal Comics
Authors
Kenji Murakami
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Published
May 23, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Japanese supernatural folklore · Monsters, demons, and spirits · Japanese cultural heritage
Reading lane
YA Manga