“Think not that dreams appear to the dreamer only at night, the dream of this world of pain appears to us even by day”.
In Ghostly Japan: Japanese Legends of Ghosts, Yokai, Yurei, and Other Oddities by Lafcadio Hearn is a classic collection of eerie tales and cultural reflections drawn from Japanese folklore and spiritual tradition. Originally published in 1899, it brings together a series of short stories featuring ghosts, yokai (supernatural beings), and haunted encounters alongside non-fiction pieces that explore Buddhist proverbs, the cultural significance of incense, and Japan’s poetic heritage. Through atmospheric, evocative prose, Hearn offers readers both chilling narratives and a window into the spiritual and cultural world of traditional Japan, blending folklore with thoughtful insight into life, death, and the unseen.
Perfect to cozy up with, In Ghostly Japan is an atmospheric read for anyone who loves supernatural tales, blending eerie folklore, haunting spirits, and quiet chills that linger long after the page is turned.
“Think not that dreams appear to the dreamer only at night, the dream of this world of pain appears to us even by day”.
In Ghostly Japan: Japanese Legends of Ghosts, Yokai, Yurei, and Other Oddities by Lafcadio Hearn is a classic collection of eerie tales and cultural reflections drawn from Japanese folklore and spiritual tradition. Originally published in 1899, it brings together a series of short stories featuring ghosts, yokai (supernatural beings), and haunted encounters alongside non-fiction pieces that explore Buddhist proverbs, the cultural significance of incense, and Japan’s poetic heritage. Through atmospheric, evocative prose, Hearn offers readers both chilling narratives and a window into the spiritual and cultural world of traditional Japan, blending folklore with thoughtful insight into life, death, and the unseen.
Perfect to cozy up with, In Ghostly Japan is an atmospheric read for anyone who loves supernatural tales, blending eerie folklore, haunting spirits, and quiet chills that linger long after the page is turned.
