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Since time immemorial, Japan has been inhabited by supernatural creatures, spirits, monsters and demons...Here's your chance to meet them up close and personal! Strange Japanese Yokai 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! The 122 different Yokai described in this book include: The Kappa : A dangerous creature who lives in lakes and rivers and attacks passers-by The Nurarihyon : A mysterious Yokai with a huge head who steals food, tobacco and alcohol The Yadokai : A mischievous former monk who wanders at night vandalizing and being a pest The Ohaguru :A scary Yokai with black teeth who looks like a beautiful woman from afar until she gets closer, smiles, and reveals herself And over 100 more! Yokai 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. *Recommended for readers ages 14 & up* Cover 1 Title Page 3 Contents 4 Introduction 6 A Note About the Book 6 CHAPTER 1 Yokai Superstars 7 Oni 8 Kappa 14 Kitsune and Tanuki 20 Tengu 26 Yokai Origins 1 Mukashi Banashi Fairy Tales 32 CHAPTER 2 Outrageous Yokai 33 Akadenchu 34 Amagozen 36 Okonjoro 38 Ganbari Nyudo 40 Kyumo Tanuki 42 Konage Baba 44 Zashiki Warashi 46 Daidarabotchi 48 Hitotsume Kozo 50 Mujina no Tsuki 52 Yarena Baba 54 Tono no Naki Ishi 56 Odori Bozu 57 Sekito Migaki 58 Chichin Tanuki 59 Nando Baba 60 Yakan Korogashi 61 Yokai Origins 2 Myths and Urban Legends 62 CHAPTER 3 Disgusting Yokai 63 Oburoshiki 64 Kaki Otoko 66 Shitagara Gonboku 68 Sukabe 70 Pawci 72 Ringo no Sei 74 Okkeruipe 76 Kainade 77 Karasade Baba 78 Sagaimata 79 Shoben Nomi 80 CHAPTER 4 Yokai Countermeasures and Weaknesses 81 Ubume 82 Umibozu 84 Kawauso 86 Sarakazoe 88 Zarazara Zat 90 Shigama Nyobo 92 Seko 94 Funa Yurei 96 Mikari Baba 98 Mikoshi Nyudo 100 Yamawaro 102 Yuri 105 Tatekuri Kaietsu 106 Nunogarami 107 Yokai Origins 3 Emakimono Yokai 108 CHAPTER 5 Unexpected Origins 109 Azukitogi Baba 110 Karazake no Bakemono 112 Nue 114 Abura Bozu 116 Ubagahi 117 Ote no Shiroketsu 118 Gashadokuro 119 Kamimai 120 Chijiko 121 Tsuchikorobi 122 Nurarihyon 123 Neko Musume 124 Bake Otafuku 125 Honade 126 Yadokai 127 Yogore Hacho 128 CHAPTER 6 The Shameful Dead 129 Iwana Bozu 130 Ningyo of Omi 132 Ohaguro Baba 134 Kubitsuri Tanuki 136 Kodama Nezumi 138 Konaki Baba 140 Konnyaku Bo 142 Nisekisha 144 Hitotsume Tanuki 146 Farai Neko 148 Maikubi 150 Yama Jiji 152 Raiju 154 CHAPTER 7 Unique Yokai 155 Ichiku Tachiku Kozo 156 Oshimearai Yurei 158 Shiriko Boshi 160 Sema 162 Tanukibi 164 Domo Komo 166 Chanchaka Obaba 168 Nakanishi 169 Biron 170 Buriburi 171 Fundoshibi 172 Mikoshi Yurei 173 Rojin no Hi 174 Uma Shika 175 Gotaimen 176 Nuppori Bozu and Tora Nyanya 177 Mappira and Nannjyaka 178 Boroboro Ton 179 Yamaoroshi 180 CHAPTER 8 Yokai Prophets 181 Amabie and Amabiko 182 Arie 183 Jinja Hime 184 Hitokai 185 Kamiike Hime and Honengame 186 Kudan 187 Kutahe 188 Osoresan no Kaicho and Hizennnokuni no Icho 189 Yogen no Tori 190 References 191 Copyright 194 Backcover 1