Kaiden
Scary Japanese Ghost Stories and Legends

Author's Name: Lafcadio Hearn

Every society has its own heritage and myths, especially the terrifying ones. However, what distinguishes Japanese mythological stories from others is that most of them are closer to truth than fiction, and you, dear reader, are free to believe or disbelieve them. Have you heard of the "cannibals" who lurk in the shadows with their sharp fangs? Or of the "Oshidori Curse," where a mandarin duck turns your dreams into horrific nightmares, as has happened to hundreds of Japanese people? Do you know the beautiful "Yuki-Onna," nicknamed the "Snow Woman Killer," who bewitches and lures you with her beauty to become her next prey? Listen to the screams of the "Earless Huichi," and beware of the terrifying creatures with detachable heads, the "Rokuro-Kobi." 17 terrifying myths await you in the first section of this book. In the second section, you will explore strange studies and myths about insects, butterflies, mosquitoes, and ants, presented in a unique approach that combines science and myth. These classic stories inspired the makers of the 1964 Academy Award-nominated film of the same name. It is an invitation to a terrifying world, where darkness embraces Japan's most frightening and terrifying legends, for only the bold, who dare to defy fear and dive into the depths of authentic Japanese horror.