The Yokai Art Museum on Shodoshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea is Japan's only place to encounter contemporary yokai art. This book recreates the museum on paper. Guided by the tales of yokai, you can learn about their origins and history, enjoy the uniquely creative yokai sculptures, and discover what resonates with modern people today. Supervised by Masayuki Kagawa, Japan's first Doctor of Yokai Studies and author of numerous books on the subject, this volume features newly commissioned artwork by Chuhei Yagyu, Director of the Yokai Museum and Yokai artist, alongside legends connected to Kagawa Prefecture. ---- Title: POP YOKAI: Contemporary Character Art of Japan Author: Yokai Museum Supervised by: Masayuki Kagawa Translated by: Kathy Hirano Published by: Rockbook Release Date: September 18, 2024 Language: Japanese/English (Bilingual Edition) ISBN: 978-2958945107 Format: B5 Pages: 208 pages Price (excluding tax): ¥4,500 (Reference Price) ---- ＜Important Notes＞ ・This item ships from Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture. ・As this is an imported book, pricing is subject to free market rates. Prices may vary by retailer. ・When ordering from online retailers that ship internationally, please note that prices may be converted from euros or dollars to yen using exchange rates. Orders may be shipped from overseas (shipping fees + customs duties, etc.).
