Legendary Creatures of Japan: Something to Color Besides Mandala's and Fluffy Stuff

Publisher Marketing: Do you or do you know someone who loves Yokai, including Pokemon, Digiman, Yokai Watch, etc.... Do you know a student who has to do a cultural report for school? This is the perfect coloring book for you!From Pokemon to Digiman to Yokai Watch, to animations like Avatar the Last Airbender and Spirited Away, the rich culture of Japanese folklore and monsters have brightened popular culture and provided loads of fun for people of all ages. Have you ever wondered where all of these characters came from or how all of this started? Yokai have been around for centuries! This coloring book is a fun way to get a taste of the origins of Yokai! Celebrating the richness of Japanese folklore and art, this curated collection of artwork originally drawn by Japanese artist a long time ago, have been turned into coloring pages for your personal enjoyment. Inside you will find 20 coloring pages ranging in complexity from vary easy to moderately complex. Each coloring page is preceded by the name of the Yokai or spirit, the name of the artist, the year of publication and a small amount of corresponding folklore, when such information was available. There is just enough information for you to, begin your own journey of discovery or to just enjoy a little history. This book is a fun way to learn a little and color to your heart's content. Pictures of Yokai are varied including creepy bathroom peering spirits, battles between Yokai and humans and charming childlike spirits. Have fun laughing at the absurdity of it all and relax as you fill the pages with beautiful color. If it whets your appetite for more information on Japanese folklore, I encourage you to embark on your own journey of discovery! To be clear, this is a coloring book, not a history book and it is designed strictly for entertainment. I hope the information that I have found is accurate, but I make no claims of historical accuracy.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 50 | Publication Date: 2019-02-06