Yokai

Yokai: the collective name for all sorts of bizarre creatures and supernatural phenomena in Japanese folklore. They have a very long history in Japan, and these days they often feature in video games, anime, manga and many other contexts. Yokai culture, with its huge variety of uncanny creatures, offers a window on the Japanese mind. Our expert guest this time is Kazuhiko Komatsu, perhaps the world's leading authority on yokai. And in Plus One, visiting yokai relics.

Release Date: 2014-04-03
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
TMDb: 7.8/10
  • Country: JP
  • Language: English | 日本語
  • Runtime: 28

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Rice
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Bamboo
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Festivals
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Japanese Gardens
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Origami
Episode 21 - Origami
Buddhist Statues
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Shinkansen
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Lessons for Life
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Sports Days
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