A delightfully creepy telling of Japanese ghost stories. Japanese
folklore is abundant with tales of ghostly creatures and the
supernatural. In Haunted Japan, author Catrien Ross reveals the
legends that have been passed down for generations and continue to
terrify us today. To research this book on the country's ghosts,
demons and paranormal phenomena, Ross collected accounts from
across Japan including: Sacred Mount Osore, a Japanese gateway to
the land of the dead, where people gather to contact those who have
passed on The Tokyo grave of the samurai Taira no Masakado, where
passersby regularly witnessed his ghost until prayers finally laid
him to rest The mummified remains of the monk Tetsumonkai at the
Churenji Temple on Mount Yudono--a place where bizarre happenings
are common The ruins of Hachioji Castle in Tokyo, which was
abandoned for many years because of its many hauntings The result
is an unparalleled insight into the dark corners of the Japanese
psyche--a world filled with horrifying creatures including Oni
(demons with fierce and ghastly appearances), Yurei (Japanese
ghosts who inhabit the world of the living), and Yokai
(supernatural monsters). The book also includes several traditional
Japanese legends, concluding with two of the most famous ghost
stories--that of the wronged wife Oiwa and the tale of the Peony
Lantern. This book is richly illustrated with 32 pages of
full-color prints of frightening ghosts and legendary creatures
from Japan's shadowy past. Haunted Japan is the ideal book for
anyone interested in exploring the darker side of Japanese history.
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