{"product_id":"strange-japanese-yokai-by-kenji-murakami-9784805317235","title":"Strange Japanese Yokai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrange Japanese Yokai\u003c\/em\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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 122 different Yokai described in this book include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kappa:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dangerous creature who lives in lakes and rivers and attacks passers-by.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nurarihyon:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mysterious Yokai with a huge head who steals food, tobacco and alcohol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yadokai:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mischievous former monk who wanders at night vandalising and being a pest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ohaguru:\u003c\/strong\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\u003eAnd over 100 more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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-colour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRecommended for readers ages 14 \u0026amp; up\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854001983724,"sku":"9784805317235","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25562933483898.jpg?v=1759230689","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/strange-japanese-yokai-by-kenji-murakami-9784805317235","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}