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The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth
The Stories of the Mischievous Kappa, Trickster Kitsune, Horrendous Oni, and More
Part of The Book of Japanese Folklore
Read by Thersa Matsuura
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About the Book
Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan.
Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan’s folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today.
From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. This gorgeous package is complete with stained edges and stunning four-color illustrations. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai, and how it’s been spun into today’s popular culture, this handsome tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games.
Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in The Book of Japanese Folklore.
Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating journey through Japan’s folklore through profiles of the legendary creatures and beings who continue to live on in pop culture today.
From the sly kitsune to the orgrish oni and mischievous shape-shifting tanuki, learn all about the origins of these fantastical and mythical creatures. This gorgeous package is complete with stained edges and stunning four-color illustrations. With information on their cultural significance, a retelling of a popular tale tied to that particular yokai, and how it’s been spun into today’s popular culture, this handsome tome teaches you about the stories and histories of the beings that inspired characters in your favorite movies, animes, manga, and games.
Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in The Book of Japanese Folklore.
About the Reader
Thersa Matsuura is an American author who has lived in Japan for over thirty years. Fluent in Japanese, she has spent decades exploring the country’s folklore, myths, legends, superstitions, and strange tales, which she shares on her popular podcast Uncanny Japan. She is the author of The Book of Japanese Folklore, Legends of Japanese Mythology, and the short story collections A Robe of Feathers and Other Stories and The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (April 30, 2024)
- Runtime: 6 hours and 52 minutes
- ISBN13: 9781797177816
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