'Yokai Parade' exhibition in KL unleashes supernatural monsters from Japan

A general view of the 'Yokai Parade' exhibition at the MIACC Gallery, Malaysian Institute of Art in Kuala Lumpur, which features nearly 90s exhibits from Japan. Photo: The Star/Samuel Ong

Three-eyed monsters, a serpent with eight heads, a monster cat, slimy fish creatures and a freaky bugged-eyed spider. Not to forget a kimono-clad woman with a stretchable head. The roster of folk horror creatures from ancient times is a grotesque - yet intriguing - one at Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters From Japan, an art exhibition on Japanese folk culture.

This exhibition, which is currently showing at the MIACC Gallery, Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA) in Kuala Lumpur until Dec 3, offers visitors an accessible introduction to the world of yokai.