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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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Adventure, mystery, and amazing tales await in \u003ci\u003eThe Book of \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Folklore\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302497071477,"sku":"9781507221914","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781507221914_87cf9d54-c2ec-45e5-ae42-dd68cc08766c.jpg?v=1786022134"},{"product_id":"dark-tales-from-japan","title":"Dark Tales from Japan","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore the uncanny world of Japan with these chilling tales! Horror meets folklore in this all-new, haunting volume with 30 stories inspired by Japanese folktales as told by award-winning horror writer and host of the \u003ci\u003eUncanny Japan \u003c\/i\u003epodcast, Thersa Matsuura.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the stories that still haunt Japan in \u003ci\u003eDark Tales of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This collection explores the ghosts, spirits, yokai, and other supernatural beings that haunt Japan, with all-new retellings of traditional Japanese folktales from Thersa Matsuura, host and creator of the \u003ci\u003eUncanny Japan\u003c\/i\u003e podcast.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Inspired by centuries-old legends, Matsuura reimagines these tales with her unique storytelling style that’s sure to give you chills! 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