Hiroko Yoda

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All About Hiroko Yoda: Co-author of "Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide," (2011) "Yurei Attack! The Japanese Ghost Survival Guide," (2011) and "Ninja Attack! True Tales of Assassins, Samurai, and Outlaws" (2011).

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