Paintings of Japanese Monsters [PICS]

Paintings of Japanese Monsters [PICS]

www.pinktentacle.com — In the sophisticated popular culture of the Edo period (1603-1868), much attention was devoted to Japan’s rich pantheon of traditional monsters and apparitions, known as youkai. Sometimes frightening, sometimes humorous, these compelling Japanese folk creatures were the subject of numerous artistic and literary works.More... (Arts & Culture)

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