The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth

Explore the world of Japanese folklore’s legendary spirits and creatures, some of which have received exposure in the west through different media. From the representations of cute raccoon dog tanukis and sly foxy kitsunes, this book will teach the reader about the origins, stories, and histories of a myriad of creatures. The book is written  the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan, Theresa Matsuura — fans of her and fans of mythology looking to glean exposure to Japan’s folkloric creatures should enjoy this handsomely presented book. It contains pertinent cultural information and follows the evolution of how representations of this creatures have evolved and been represented in different methods of storytelling — in the far and nearer pasts, as well as at present.