Japanese Supernatural Stories. 99 Chilling Tales of Yokai, Ghosts, Demons, and Other Supernatural Beings

Get ready, because these Japanese stories will scare you to death! In this book, you will find 99 captivating tales of ghosts, yokai, demons, werewolves, and mischievous animals inhabiting the remote corners of Japan. The book includes stories about: - the revenge of O-Iwa – a terrifying ghost of a woman killed by her own husband, who seeks retribution even after death; - O-Kiku – a maid killed by her master, who cursed his entire family with a terrible curse; - the snow woman – a mysterious woman who spared a young man and made him promise to remain silent; - kappa – strange, human-like creatures with green scaly skin that live in bodies of water and are known for dragging children and animals underwater… and many, many other stories! In the foreword, written by the renowned translator William Scott Wilson, the role of such stories in Japanese culture and folk creativity is discussed, along with their importance for understanding the soul of this country. Readers will learn where each story originates from – from which province, city, or temple… in case they are brave enough to visit these places.