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Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Drawing on years of research in Japan, this book unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages.
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The Book of Yokai, Michael Foster
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- 2014
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- Title
- The Book of Yokai
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Foster
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 0520271025
- ISBN13
- 9780520271029
- Description
- Monsters, ghosts, fantastic beings, and supernatural phenomena of all sorts haunt the folklore and popular culture of Japan. Drawing on years of research in Japan, this book unpacks the history and cultural context of yokai, tracing their roots, interpreting their meanings, and introducing people who have hunted them through the ages.