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02526aam a22003978i 4500 001 3D96CB0C4A4B11EFB3E903CE3AECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20240725010042 008 230919t20242024nyua be 001 0 eng 010 $a 2023037723 020 $a 1507221916 020 $a 9781507221914 035 $a (OCoLC)1402266119 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d OCLCO $d OCLCF $d OCO $d OCLCO $d SO$ $d SDG $d BKL $d NYP $d OJ4 $d JIU $d SILO 041 0 $a jpn $a jpn 042 $a pcc 043 $a a-ja--- 100 1 $a Matsuura, Thersa. 245 14 $a The book of Japanese folklore : $b an encyclopedia of the spirits, monsters, and yoÌkai of Japanese myth : the stories of the mischievous kappa, trickster kitsune, horrendous oni, and more / $c Thersa Matsuura, creator of the Uncanny Japan podcast ; illustrated by Michelle Wang. 246 30 $a Japanese folklore 246 30 $a Encyclopedia of the spirits, monsters, and yoÌkai of Japanese myth : $b the stories of the mischievous kappa, trickster kitsune, horrendous oni, and more 250 $a First Adams Media hardcover edition. 264 1 $a New York : $b Adams Media, $c 2024. 300 $a 239 pages : $b color illustrations ; $c 21 cm. 490 0 $a World mythology and folklore 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (pages 230-231) and index. 546 $a In English; including Japanese words or phrases in the vernacular script. 520 $a "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"-- $c Provided by publisher. 650 0 $a Folklore $z Japan $v Encyclopedias. 650 0 $a Mythology, Japanese $v Encyclopedias. 655 7 $a Encyclopedias. $2 lcgft 700 1 $a Wang, Michelle, $e illustrator. 941 $a 1 952 $l GDPF771 $d 20240725010518.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=3D96CB0C4A4B11EFB3E903CE3AECA4DB 994 $a C0 $b JIUInitiate Another SILO Locator Search