Traveling exhibition “𝐘𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧”

📍𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐊𝐎𝐊
Sat 15 June – Sun 28 July 2024 | 10.30 – 19.00
(Closed on Mondays)
@TCDC Bangkok, Gallery FL 1

📍𝐊𝐇𝐎𝐍 𝐊𝐀𝐄𝐍
Wed 7 August – Sun 8 September 2024 | 10.30 – 19.00
(Closed on Mondays)
@TCDC Khon Kaen, Gallery FL 1

The Japan Foundation, Bangkok, in collaboration with The Creative Economy Agency (CEA), are pleased to co-organize “𝐘𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞: 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧,” curated by Yumoto Koichi. This exhibition showcases Japan’s fascinating yokai culture.

The entry is free of charge.

Yokai has long been a part of Japanese folklore tales, embodying supernatural powers that invoke senses of mystery, surprise and fear. As new science and technology have tremendouly brought changes to people’s lives, however, these creatures have gradually evolved from objects of fear to charming and friendly beings. Nowadays, the popularization of yokai is vivid and palpable and undebiably continue being an endearing part of Japanese culture for not only Japanese people but all walks of life around the world.

This exhibition will invite everyone to experience as to how Japanese culture through yokai has transcended borders, captivating audiences worldwide with their timeless allure. Far from relics of the past, these supernatural monsters have attested their presence to resonate in contemporary Japan, reflecting multitudinal aspects of Japanese people, their beliefs, and social changes rooted under the veil of economic and social development. Whether being a seasoned fan of Japanese folklore or simply intrigued by yokai or not, “Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from Japan” will promise an unforgettable journey into the heart of Japan’s rich cultural heritage through these appealing legendary creatures.

The exhibition is divided into four main sections, including:

Section 1: The Spectacular World of Yokai Picture Scrolls
Section 2: The Richly Colorful World of Yokai
Section 3: Yokai and Games
Section 4: Yokai Passed Down to Present Day

We hope this exhibition will provide a great opportunity for visitors to delve into the yokaiculture and gain insight of their valid presence and undeniable connection as well as impacts on Japanese art, culture, and society through the ages.