Yokai
The history of Japan is also the history of demons and Yokai.
Since the Mythological Period and the Heian Period, people who were defeated by their political rivals have transformed themselves into terrifying yokai and demons to terrorize the citizens.
The citizens of Japan were thrilled by the stories of cool heroes who defeated these monsters.
Ukiyoe vividly depicts the dynamic battles between yokai and heroes.
Since the Mythological Period and the Heian Period, people who were defeated by their political rivals have transformed themselves into terrifying yokai and demons to terrorize the citizens.
The citizens of Japan were thrilled by the stories of cool heroes who defeated these monsters.
Ukiyoe vividly depicts the dynamic battles between yokai and heroes.