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!
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*
Author(s): Kenji Murakami
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 196
Cover
Title Page
Contents
Introduction
A Note About the Book
CHAPTER 1 Yokai Superstars
Oni
Kappa
Kitsune and Tanuki
Tengu
Yokai Origins 1 Mukashi Banashi Fairy Tales
CHAPTER 2 Outrageous Yokai
Akadenchu
Amagozen
Okonjoro
Ganbari Nyudo
Kyumo Tanuki
Konage Baba
Zashiki Warashi
Daidarabotchi
Hitotsume Kozo
Mujina no Tsuki
Yarena Baba
Tono no Naki Ishi
Odori Bozu
Sekito Migaki
Chichin Tanuki
Nando Baba
Yakan Korogashi
Yokai Origins 2 Myths and Urban Legends
CHAPTER 3 Disgusting Yokai
Oburoshiki
Kaki Otoko
Shitagara Gonboku
Sukabe
Pawci
Ringo no Sei
Okkeruipe
Kainade
Karasade Baba
Sagaimata
Shoben Nomi
CHAPTER 4 Yokai Countermeasures and Weaknesses
Ubume
Umibozu
Kawauso
Sarakazoe
Zarazara Zat
Shigama Nyobo
Seko
Funa Yurei
Mikari Baba
Mikoshi Nyudo
Yamawaro
Yuri
Tatekuri Kaietsu
Nunogarami
Yokai Origins 3 Emakimono Yokai
CHAPTER 5 Unexpected Origins
Azukitogi Baba
Karazake no Bakemono
Nue
Abura Bozu
Ubagahi
Ote no Shiroketsu
Gashadokuro
Kamimai
Chijiko
Tsuchikorobi
Nurarihyon
Neko Musume
Bake Otafuku
Honade
Yadokai
Yogore Hacho
CHAPTER 6 The Shameful Dead
Iwana Bozu
Ningyo of Omi
Ohaguro Baba
Kubitsuri Tanuki
Kodama Nezumi
Konaki Baba
Konnyaku Bo
Nisekisha
Hitotsume Tanuki
Farai Neko
Maikubi
Yama Jiji
Raiju
CHAPTER 7 Unique Yokai
Ichiku Tachiku Kozo
Oshimearai Yurei
Shiriko Boshi
Sema
Tanukibi
Domo Komo
Chanchaka Obaba
Nakanishi
Biron
Buriburi
Fundoshibi
Mikoshi Yurei
Rojin no Hi
Uma Shika
Gotaimen
Nuppori Bozu and Tora Nyanya
Mappira and Nannjyaka
Boroboro Ton
Yamaoroshi
CHAPTER 8 Yokai Prophets
Amabie and Amabiko
Arie
Jinja Hime
Hitokai
Kamiike Hime and Honengame
Kudan
Kutahe
Osoresan no Kaicho and Hizennnokuni no Icho
Yogen no Tori
References
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