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

Kitsune, kappa, tanuki, oni -- Japan's folklore is alive with spirits that have shaped its culture for centuries. The Book of Japanese Folklore by Thersa Matsuura is an immersive encyclopedia of the mythic beings at the heart of Japanese storytelling, tracing their origins and their lasting presence in anime, film, games, and everyday imagination.

• Hardcover encyclopedia of Japanese folklore spirits, monsters, and yokai
• Written by Thersa Matsuura with full-color illustrations