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

From the trickster kitsune to the demon oni, this guide profiles the spirits, creatures, and legendary figures of Japanese folklore. The creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. guides readers through these stories, complete with art evoking today's popular yokai-inspired properties, and teaches readers how yokai have found their way into every corner of our pop culture—including our favorite video games, anime, and horror movies.