|  |  | Paintings of Japanese Monsters [PICS] www.pinktentacle.com — In the sophisticated popular culture of the Edo period (1603-1868), much attention was devoted to Japanâ€™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) Comments Email Added 2008-02-26 23:00:04 MakiMaki