Krewe of Japan

Yokai: The Hauntings of Japan ft. Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt

Episode Summary

In this spooky Halloween themed episode, the Krewe takes a journey into the supernatural and discusses the world of Yokai. On the journey, the Krewe are joined by authors Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt, authors of the book "Yokai Attack: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide". From the origins and its development through the years, to questions like "is cookie monster a Yokai?!" and important locations for Yokai pilgrimages in Japan, nothing is off the table in this episode. Happy Halloween!

Episode Notes

In this spooky Halloween themed episode, the Krewe takes a journey into the supernatural and discusses the world of Yokai. On the journey, the Krewe are joined by authors Hiroko Yoda & Matt Alt, authors of the book "Yokai Attack: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide". From the origins and its development through the years, to questions like "is cookie monster a Yokai?!" and important locations for Yokai pilgrimages in Japan, nothing is off the table in this episode.  Happy Halloween!

For more on Hiroko & Matt visit:

Yokai Attack: The Japanese Monster Survival Guide:  

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Ninetail_foxQ. 

https://twitter.com/Matt_Alt

Website: https://www.altjapan.com/

For more on the Japan Society of New Orleans:

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