{"title":"Kenji Murakami","description":"Kenji Murakami is a Yokai expert based in Japan. He travels throughout the country researching Yokai traditions. He has published many books on Yokai including the Dictionary of Yokai and the Encyclopedia of Japanese Yokai. He is a member of the World Yokai Association and a facilitator of the Haunted Friends Association.","products":[{"product_id":"strange-japanese-yokai-a-guide-to-weird-and-wonderful-monsters-demons-and-spirits-paperback","title":"Strange Japanese Yokai: A Guide to Weird and Wonderful Monsters, Demons and Spirits - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSince time immemorial, Japan has been inhabited by supernatural creatures, spirits, monsters and demons...Here's your chance to meet them up close and personal!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrange Japanese Yokai\u003c\/i\u003e 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! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 122 different Yokai described in this book include: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Kappa\u003c\/b\u003e: A dangerous creature who lives in lakes and rivers and attacks passers-by\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Nurarihyon\u003c\/b\u003e: A mysterious Yokai with a huge head who steals food, tobacco and alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Yadokai\u003c\/b\u003e: A mischievous former monk who wanders at night vandalizing and being a pest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Ohaguru\u003c\/b\u003e: A scary Yokai with black teeth who looks like a beautiful woman from afar until she gets closer, smiles, and reveals herself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd over 100 more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYokai 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Recommended for readers ages 14 \u0026amp; up*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50517965275359,"sku":"9784805317235","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/wZFIrxxPm9784805317235.webp?v=1783198649"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/kenji-murakami.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}