Japanese Folklore and Yokai - Daija

The Daija. This mythological creature found in Japan is well unknown to Westerners. And yet! Its influence in Japanese culture and in the education of children is all the more important. Sometimes capable of metamorphosing into a beautiful young woman, sometimes looking like a huge monstrous creature, the Daija is feared and respected at the same time.

With this book, discover the most influential Japanese stories about these unusual yokai. From the Daija that terrifies villagers to the one ...