{"product_id":"strange-japanese-yokai-a-guide-to-weird-and-wonderful-monsters-demons-and-spirits-9784805317235","title":"Strange Japanese Yokai: A Guide to Weird and Wonderful Monsters, Demons and Spirits","description":"\u003cb\u003eSince time immemorial, Japan has been inhabited by supernatural creatures, spirits, monsters and demons...Here's your chance to meet them up close and personal!\u003c\/b\u003e \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrange Japanese Yokai\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 122 different Yokai described in this book include: \u003c\/b\u003e \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Kappa\u003c\/b\u003e: A dangerous creature who lives in lakes and rivers and attacks passers-by\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Nurarihyon\u003c\/b\u003e: A mysterious Yokai with a huge head who steals food, tobacco and alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Yadokai\u003c\/b\u003e: A mischievous former monk who wanders at night vandalizing and being a pest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ohaguru\u003c\/b\u003e: A scary Yokai with black teeth who looks like a beautiful woman from afar until she gets closer, smiles, and reveals herself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd over 100 more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYokai 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. \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Recommended for readers ages 14 \u0026amp; up*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenji Murakami\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.9lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805317235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Young Adult\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/2023 pg. 41\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenji Murakami\u003c\/b\u003e is a Yokai expert based in Japan. He travels throughout the country researching Yokai traditions. He has published many books on Yokai including the \u003ci\u003eDictionary of Yokai\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eEncyclopedia of Japanese Yokai.\u003c\/i\u003e He is a member of the World Yokai Association and a facilitator of the Haunted Friends Association. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eZack Davisson\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning translator, writer, and folklorist. He is the author of books like \u003ci\u003eKaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan, Yurei: The Japanese Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eYokai Stories\u003c\/i\u003e, and the translator of books like \u003ci\u003eSoseki Natsume's I Am a Cat\u003c\/i\u003e and Shigeru Mizuki's multiple Eisner Award-winning \u003ci\u003eShowa: a History of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, his comic work includes \u003ci\u003eDemon Days: X-Men\u003c\/i\u003e from Marvel, \u003ci\u003eWayward\u003c\/i\u003e from Image, and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Star Wars Visions\u003c\/i\u003e from Dark Horse. He has lectured on manga, folklore, and translation at numerous colleges and contributed to exhibitions at numerous museums. He currently lives in Seattle, WA with his wife Miyuki, dog Mochi, cat Shere Khan, and several ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Kenji Murakami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42917524537407,"sku":"9784805317235","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/0710\/5855\/files\/9784805317235.jpg?v=1770659278","url":"https:\/\/casitamanga.com\/products\/strange-japanese-yokai-a-guide-to-weird-and-wonderful-monsters-demons-and-spirits-9784805317235","provider":"Casita Manga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}