We all love something cooling during the summer heat. And what can be more refreshing than a spooky story that makes you shiver.

But sorry, I can't handle scary stories. They are, well, scary. Japanese people, on the other hand, are really good at making and retelling them.

So this time let me introduce you to the Japanese monsters - yokai, and help you understand how they came to life and what turned them into Pokemon.

More info on https://japanexplained.com/yokai/

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Bonus Episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/yokai-explained-54252121

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