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
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New York : Adams Media Corporation, 20240430., Adams Media, [2024].
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9781507221914, 1507221916
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239 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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"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. 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 beautifully illustrated 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"--

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Matsuura, T. (20240430). 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 . Adams Media Corporation.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Matsuura, Thersa. 20240430. 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. Adams Media Corporation.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Matsuura, Thersa. 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 Adams Media Corporation, 20240430.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Matsuura, Thersa. 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 Adams Media Corporation, 20240430.

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