Yōkai (Japanese folklore)

found: Work cat.: 2007052673: Yoda, H. Yokai attack! : the Japanese monster survival guide, 2008:ECIP summary (yokai; the term is a "catch-all term applied to a dizzying variety of legendary creatures both ethereal and substantial, the sorts of beings that populate Japanese scrolls, woodblock prints, and more than a few tales of terror")

found: Wikipedia, Jan. 9, 2008(yōkai; "apparitions", "spirits", "demons"; creatures in Japanese folklore (many with Chinese origins); some possess part animal and part human features; generally have a sort of spiritual or supernatural power and encounters with humans can be dangerous; Japanese folklorists and historians use yōkai as "supernatural or unaccountable phenomena to their informants"; a wide variety of yōkai in Japanese folklore ... a broad term that can be used to encompass virtually all monster and supernatural beings)

found: International Research Center for Japanese Studies WWW site, Jan. 9, 2008(Yokai (Monstrous Beings))

found: Trends in Japan WWW site, Jan. 9, 2008(Japanese folklore is full of tales of supernatural creatures called yokai. These beings, also referred to as ayakashi or mononoke, are said to have mysterious powers and abilities. Yokai is often translated as "monster" or "ghost" in English, but they are actually somewhat different in nature. Yokai have some lovable characteristic that makes it difficult to hate them, and in fact, endears them to people. These kinds of characters are now enjoying a surge in popularity among young people, especially manga and anime fans.)

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