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Haunted Japan

Exploring the World of Japanese Yokai, Ghosts and the Paranormal
By Catrien Ross
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Haunted Japan by Catrien Ross delves into the mysterious and eerie world of Japanese ghost stories and folklore. The book explores spine-chilling tales and supernatural phenomena rooted in Japan's rich cultural history. It's a journey through haunted sites, bizarre rituals, and legendary spirits that have captivated imagination for generations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by eerie folklore and ghostly tales from Japan. This chilling collection dives into supernatural stories and mysterious legends, perfect for those intrigued by otherworldly occurrences and the unique cultural essence of Japan's haunted sites.

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Japanese folklore is abundant with tales of ghostly creatures and the supernatural. In Haunted Japan

Tuttle Publishing

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Japanese folklore is abundant with tales of ghostly creatures and the supernatural. In Haunted Japan, author Catrien Ross reveals the legends that have been passed down for generations and continue to terrify us today.

To research this book on the country's ghosts, demons, and paranormal phenomena, Ross collected accounts from across Japan, including:

  • Sacred Mount Osore, a Japanese gateway to the land of the dead, where people gather to contact those who have passed on.
  • The Tokyo grave of the samurai Taira no Masakado, where passersby regularly witnessed his ghost until prayers finally laid him to rest.
  • The mummified remains of the monk Tetsumonkai at the Churenji Temple on Mount Yudono—a place where bizarre happenings are common.
  • The ruins of Hachioji Castle in Tokyo, which was abandoned for many years because of its many hauntings.

The result is an unparalleled insight into the dark corners of the Japanese psyche—a world filled with horrifying creatures including Oni (demons with fierce and ghastly appearances), Yurei (Japanese ghosts who inhabit the world of the living), and Yokai (supernatural monsters).

The book also includes several traditional Japanese legends, concluding with two of the most famous ghost stories—those of the wronged wife Oiwa and the tale of the Peony Lantern.

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Haunted Japan by Catrien Ross explores the paranormal realm of Japan, blending ancient folklore with modern supernatural themes. The book delves into well-known ghost stories, as well as esoteric religious groups from the Meiji Restoration to post-World War II Japan, capturing the country's transition from mystic traditions to Western modernity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9784805315828

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: two 16-page color inserts and b&w photos

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Zack Davisson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

From the moment she moved to Japan more than twenty-five years ago Catrien Ross time and again found herself drawn into hidden aspects of Japanese lore and culture. After her first book was published by Tuttle she moved deep into the mountains where, remaking her early Edo period kominka, she had many more strange encounters. This inspired her to establish Energy Doorways, her creative and spiritual center at the foot of Mount Fuji and the indie publisher of her new books in Japanese and English. Then, as her interest in timeless things and stories widened, she was accepted into the secretive world of Japanese antique dealers. The most mysterious phenomenon so far has been her experience of sudden genius - an abrupt onset of paintings and music which continues to erupt today. To learn more about Catrien's unusual life visit her personal website at www.catrienross.com Foreword by: Zack Davisson is an award-winning translator, writer, and folklorist. He is the author of books like Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan, Yurei: The Japanese Ghost, and Yokai Stories, and the translator of books like Soseki Natsume's I Am a Cat and Shigeru Mizuki's multiple Eisner Award-winning Showa: a History of Japan. In addition, his comic work includes Demon Days: X-Men from Marvel, Wayward from Image, and The Art of Star Wars Visions from Dark Horse. He has lectured on manga, folklore, and translation at numerous colleges and contributed to exhibitions at numerous museums. He currently lives in Seattle, WA with his wife Miyuki, dog Mochi, cat Shere Khan, and several ghosts.

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