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 / Thersa Matsuura

Includes index.

Cover --
Title Page --
Dedication --
Preface --
Introduction --
Japanese Culture and Folklore --
1. Abe no Seimei: Legendary Astrologer and Mystic --
2. Akaname: The Filth Licker --
3. Amabie: A Prophetic Sea Creature --
4. Azukiarai: The Red Bean Washer --
5. Bakeneko and Nekomata: Monster Cats --
6. Baku: The Dream Eater --
7. Binbōgami: The Poverty God --
8. Dorotabō: The Muddy Rice Field Man --
9. Futakuchi Onna: The Two-Mouthed Woman --
10. Hashihime: The Bridge Princess --
11. Hitotsume Kozō: The One-Eyed Boy --
12. Ittan Momen: The Bolt of Cotton --
13. Jinmenju, Jinmenken, and Jinmengyo: The Human-Faced Tree, Dog, and Fish --
14. Jinmensō: The Human-Faced “Tumor” --
15. Jorōgumo: The Harlot Spider --
16. Kamaitachi: The Sickle Weasel --
17. Kappa: The River Child or Water Goblin --
18. Kintarō: The Golden Boy --
19. Kitsune: The Fox --
20. Kodama: The Tree Spirit --
21. Konaki Jiji: The Old Man Who Cries Like a Baby --
22. Momotarō: The Peach Boy --
23. Ningyo: Mermaids --
24. Nopperabō: The No-Faced Creature --
25. Nue: The Dreadful Chimeric Beast --
26. Ōkami: The Wolf --
27. Oni: Ogres or Demons --
28. Onibi and Kitsunebi: Demon Fires and Fox Fires --
29. Raijin and Fūjin: The God of Thunder and Storms and the God of Wind --
30. Raijū: The Thunder Beast --
31. Rokurokubi: The Long-Necked Woman --
32. Ryū: Dragons --
33. Tanuki: The Racoon Dog --
34. Tengu: The Mountain Goblin --
35. Tōfu Kozō: The Tofu Boy --
36. Tsuchigumo: The Earth Spider --
37. Tsuchinoko: The Child-of-Hammer Snake --
38. Tsukumogami: Haunted Artifacts --
39. Umibōzu: The Sea Monk --
40. Urashima Tarō: The Fisher Lad --
41. Ushioni: The Ox Demon --
42. Yamauba: The Mountain Witch --
43. Yatagarasu: The Three-Legged Crow --
44. Yuki Onna: The Snow Woman --
45. Zashiki Warashi: The Parlor-Room Child --
Glossary --
Acknowledgments --
About the Author --
Further Reading --
Index --
Copyright.

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.