The Book of Y¿kai: Expanded Second Edition: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese

Significantly expanded and updated-a lively excursion into Japanese folklore and its increasing influence within global popular culture.



Monsters, spirits, fantastic beings, and supernatural creatures haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Broadly labeled y¿kai, they appear in many forms, from tengu mountain goblins and kappa water sprites, to shape-shifting kitsune foxes and long-tongued ceiling-lickers. Popular today in anime, manga, film, and video games, many y¿kai originated ...