Japanese Folk Lore – Ghost of the Violet Well
In the wild province of Yamato, or very near to its borders, is a beautiful mountain known as Yoshino yama. It is not only known
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In the wild province of Yamato, or very near to its borders, is a beautiful mountain known as Yoshino yama. It is not only known
In Japanese folklore the female demon (oni) Hannya figures prominently. Often depicted in traditional Noh and Bunraku plays using a wooden mask of a fierce and grimacing horned demon, this malicious
Just when you thought it was safe to pet the kitty!! Here’s a classic Japanese tale dating back to the Hizen daimyo of the Sengoku Era (1568-1615).
The sad and haunting tale of Yuki Onna consists of all the requisite elements of a truly classic traditional ghost story. The ferocity of the Yuki Onna who can
This article was originally published in Otaku Magazine, volume 4, July 2008. Fans of contemporary Japanese horror, whether in film or manga, have likely run