The Book of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore
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The Book of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore

by Michael Dylan Foster

Mythology Cultural Studies Folklore
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An introduction to yokai, the supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore, and their cultural significance across history.

ISBN-13 9780520271029 ASIN 0520271025 Views 180 Publisher University of California Press Year 2015 Edition First Edition Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 336 Illustrator Kijin, Shinonome Created April 08, 2026 Updated September 11, 2026
About This Book

This book explores the world of yokai, the supernatural beings found in Japanese folklore.

It examines how these creatures have been understood and represented across different periods of Japanese history.

The work draws on a range of sources to present a broad overview of yokai traditions.

Readers will gain insight into the cultural significance of these mysterious figures.

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