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   Are Yokai still popular?

   • Yokai continue to thrive in modern Japanese culture, albeit in new and intriguing ways. From manga and anime to video games and movies, yokai have found a permanent place in pop culture. Works such as the “GeGeGe no Kitaro” series by manga writer Shigeru Mizuki have popularized yokai characters, bringing them into the mainstream consciousness.

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   How did Yokai influence the Edo era?

   • The Edo period (1603-1868) marked a golden age for yokai, as the flourishing urban culture of the time gave rise to a plethora of stories, artwork, and literature centered around these supernatural beings. Woodblock prints, known as “ukiyo-e,” depicted yokai in vivid detail, offering glimpses into their various forms and attributes.

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   What is a yokai in Japanese culture?

   • In the heart of Japanese folklore lies a captivating world of supernatural beings known as yokai. These enigmatic and often whimsical creatures have been an integral part of Japanese culture for centuries, captivating the imagination and offering insights into the country’s history, beliefs, and creativity.

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   How did Yokai develop?

   • Japanese mythology and folklore contributed to the development of yokai as well. Ancient texts like the “Kojiki” and “Nihon Shoki” documented stories of gods, mythical creatures, and supernatural occurrences. These tales laid the foundation for the diverse array of yokai that would emerge over time.

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   What is a yokai story?

   • One of the most famous collections of yokai tales from this period is “Kaidan” by Lafcadio Hearn, a compilation of eerie stories that introduced yokai to Western audiences. These narratives often carried moral lessons or were used to explain natural phenomena, blending the fantastical with the everyday.

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   What are some examples of yokai?

   • Others are born from objects that have existed for a long time or are formed through supernatural events. Some notable yokai include: Kappa: Water-dwelling creatures resembling turtles or amphibians, known for their mischievous nature. Tanuki: Shapeshifting raccoon dogs that are often depicted as tricksters and pranksters.

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   Japanese yokai in popular culture often includes elements of the cute, comical, the goofy, and the bizarre. Some creatures appear in both Chinese and Japanese folklore as yaoguai and yokai, such as the scaly water shuihu (水虎), wilderness demons denoted as chimeiwangliang (魑魅魍魉), and nine-tailed fox demons (九尾狐).

3. www.nippon.com › en › japan-topics“Yōkai”: Illuminating the History of Japan’s Imaginary Beasts

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   Mar 15, 2022 · In fact, Japanese first began to enjoy yōkai as entertainment in the Edo period (1603–1868). Yōkai from Mizuki’s Gegege no Kitarō. (© Mizuki Pro) Yōkai as Popular Fantasies

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5. littlebookofjapan.com › articles › the-history-of-yokaiThe History of Yokai - Little Book of Japan

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   The Edo period (1603-1868) marked a golden age for yokai, as the flourishing urban culture of the time gave rise to a plethora of stories, artwork, and literature centered around these supernatural beings.

6. worldhistoryedu.com › who-are-the-yokaiWho are the Yōkai? - World History Edu

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   Sep 22, 2024 · Throughout history, yōkai have been part of Japan’s artistic and literary traditions. During the Edo period, yōkai appeared in ukiyo-e (woodblock prints) and popular theater. In the modern era, yōkai are ever-present in manga, anime, films, and video games, often reinterpreted for new audiences.

7. aboutjapan.japansociety.org › yokaiAbout Japan: A Teacher's Resource | Yokai | Japan Society

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   Almost as long as yōkai have been part of folk culture, they have also been part of artistic, dramatic, popular and commercial culture. During the Edo period (c.1600-1868), for example, they were a common theme of woodblock prints as well as popular illustrated literary texts, the precursor of today’s manga.

8. aboutjapan.japansociety.org › yokai-fantasticYōkai: Fantastic Creatures of Japanese Folklore - Japan Society

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   Indeed, after World War II, they became more popular than ever when manga artist Mizuki Shigeru (1922-2015) reinvented them as a panoply of dynamic characters for his long running manga and anime series GeGeGe no Kitarō. Mizuki plumbed the folkloric records for his creations—using work by Yanagita and others, and even directly modeling ...

9. mythicalencyclopedia.com › yokaiYōkai: An Overview and History - Mythical Encyclopedia

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   Japanese yōkai are known for their unique characteristics and appearances that vary from region to region. Some of the most popular yōkai include the Kappa, a water creature that looks like a cross between a turtle and a monkey, and the Tengu, a bird-like creature with a long nose and wings.