The Book Of Yokai: Mysterious Creatures Of Japanese Folklore - 9780520271029

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.

• | By (Author): Michael Dylan Foster
• | Publisher: University of California Press
• | Publication Date: Jan 14, 2015
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 336 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0520271025
• | ISBN-13: 9780520271029