In this mini-lesson, students will learn about Yokai: Japanese spirits, monsters, and creatures who played a key role in shaping the belief system of the Edo period. This lesson is a great accompanying piece to the Alberta Grade 8 social studies curriculum. Students will discuss the characteristics, behaviours and habitats of several Yokai, in addition to their interactions with humans. Finally, students will discuss the cautionary tales each Yokai represents, and what these tales teach us about