The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth: The Stories of the Mischievous Kappa, Trickster K - Hardcover

From the sly kitsune to the ogrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki -- a fascinating journey through Japan's folklore via profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today. Each entry covers cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale, and how the yokai has been spun into movies, anime, manga, and games. A gorgeous hardcover complete with stained edges and stunning four-color illustrations throughout.

• By Thersa Matsuura (Author), Michelle Wang (Illustrator) -- 240 pages, hardcover, fully illustrated, stained edges
• Published April 2024 -- ISBN 9781507221914; Matsuura is the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan and has lived in Japan for 30+ years