Gross Yokai You’ve Never Heard Of

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You’ve heard of Yokai in Japan. They are supernatural beings, spirits, and strange phenomena from Japanese folklore, encompassing monsters, demons, ghosts, shapeshifters, and enchanted objects. Some are better known than others. The Kappa, Tanuki, and Tengu are well-known, but some are not. How about the Yokai that touches your bottom when you visit the toilet, or one that drinks pee!!!! Learn about some silly and creepy supernatural Japanese beasties in this episode of Supernatural Japan.

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Strange Japanese Yokai: A Guide to Weird and Wonderful Monsters, Demons and Spirits (amazon.com/Strange-Japanese-Yokai-Wonderful-Mo…)

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