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KaiKai Yokai Festival at Toei Kyoto Studio Park

This fall, Toei Kyoto Studio Park in Uzumasa, Kyoto will transform into a yokai theme park! The KaiKai Yokai Festival runs from September 14 to December 8. Check the website for detailed information.

KaiKai Yokai Festival

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Alphabetical list of yōkai