Yōkai: Thirty-One Nights in Haunted Japan: An illustrated ebook

Yōkai: Thirty-One Nights in Haunted Japan An illustrated ebook A woman waits beside a waterfall. A stranger offers shelter from the snow. Something beneath the waves calls out for a ladle. In Japanese folklore, an ordinary encounter can become a nightmare before you realize anything is wrong. Enter the haunted world of 31 Japanese yōkai, from the beautiful, deadly Yuki-onna to the mischievous Kappa and the towering Gashadokuro. Across 162 richly illustrated pages, discover unsettling creatures through atmospheric stories filled with suspense, sorrow, strange kindness, and terror. Rooted in Japanese legends, historical texts, and monster art, this collection brings together retold tales and original stories inspired by traditional imagery. Each encounter gives you time to step into its world—and wonder what might be waiting just beyond the lantern light. Inside the book: 31 yōkai, with their English and Japanese names and vivid descriptions. 62 detailed illustrations, including creature portraits and scenes from the stories. Immersive narratives with unfolding mysteries, mounting tension, and haunting endings. Notes on where each yōkai is said to appear. A folklore map of Japan and concise references for further exploration. For lovers of Japanese folklore, ghost stories, and beautifully illustrated horror.