{"product_id":"strange-japanese-yokai-9784805317235","title":"Strange Japanese Yokai","description":"\u003cb\u003eSince time immemorial, Japan has been inhabited by supernatural creatures, spirits, monsters and demons…Here's your chance to meet them up close and personal!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrange Japanese Yokai\u003c\/i\u003e assembles an extraordinary collection of mysterious creatures in every possible shape and size, each with their own unique back story. Some are well-known, others obscure. The one thing they share in common is that they are creepy and weird!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 122 different Yokai described in this book include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Kappa\u003c\/b\u003e: A dangerous creature who lives in lakes and rivers and attacks passers-by\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Nurarihyon\u003c\/b\u003e:  A mysterious Yokai with a huge head who steals food, tobacco and alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Yadokai\u003c\/b\u003e: A mischievous former monk who wanders at night vandalizing and being a pest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ohaguru\u003c\/b\u003e:A scary Yokai with black teeth who looks like a beautiful woman from afar until she gets closer, smiles, and reveals herself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd over 100 more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYokai expert Kenji Murakami identifies each Yokai, explains the history, where they commonly appear, and their strange powers. The book is illustrated with hundreds of full-color drawings showcasing the fascinating features of these strange creatures. Every monster here, no matter how disgusting, is part of the rich cultural legacy of Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Recommended for readers ages 14 \u0026amp; up*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Kenji Murakami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201844510838,"sku":"9784805317235","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_7f07b05e-9c8b-40e5-a3b5-616a5ab48c4a.jpg?v=1775336471","url":"https:\/\/ingramacademic.com\/products\/strange-japanese-yokai-9784805317235","provider":"Ingram Academic \u0026 Professional","version":"1.0","type":"link"}