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Yokai (V): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

Yokai (V): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

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Written by Irene Sue
In Japanese, Yokai is a broad and vague term that covers almost all monsters. Some Yokai is benevolent in Shintoism stories but evil in folklore. The Yokai introduced in this article are pure evil. Benevolent is the last word to describe them!
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Yokai (IV): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

Yokai (IV): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

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Written by Irene Sue
In Japanese, Yokai is a broad and vague term that covers almost all monsters, supernatural beings, ghosts, gods, possessed spirits, urban legends, and other strange phenomena. If you are a fan of Japanese games, mangas, and animes, you will not be unfamiliar with them.
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Yokai (II): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

Yokai (II): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

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Written by Irene Sue
Yokai is a broad and vague term that covers almost all monsters, supernatural beings, ghosts, gods, possessed spirits, urban legends, and other strange phenomena. If you are a fan of Japanese anime, comics, and games, you'll be no stranger to Japanese Yokai. Here are some of the most famous Yokai!
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Yokai (I): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

Yokai (I): Japanese Supernatural Creatures

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Written by Irene Sue
Fairy tales, ghost stories, and folklore... They are an indispensable part of cultures worldwide. In Japanese, Yokai refers to all monsters and supernatural beings, ghosts, gods, possessed spirits, urban legends, and other strange phenomena. In Japan, Yokai is a culture that nurtures its literature and art.
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