In Ghostly Japan

Author Lafcadio Hearn presents 14 captivating stories in this edition of Ghostly Japan, including deathless ghosts, yokai, local folklore, haunted places, and Buddhist traditions. A new foreword by Michael Dylan Foster explains the book’s significance as a Japanese cultural and literary classic.

The Japanese have two types of ghosts in folklore: spirits of the dead and spirits of the living. This book explores both and offers a glimpse into Japan’s supernatural and spiritual world. Some stories contain spine-tingling imagery, while others offer insights into Japan’s culture and folklore.