Yurei & Ghosts

Restless Spirits, Yurei & Ghosts

御伽草子怪談 (Otogizoshi Ghost Tales)

Otogizoshi Ghost Tales: Unveiling Japan’s Dark Folklore When travelers imagine Japanese folklore, images of spirits, demons, and shapeshifting animals often come to mind. While many are familiar with modern horror movies or anime, the roots of these supernatural narratives run deep into medieval history. One of the most fascinating yet overlooked sources of these legends […]

Restless Spirits, Yurei & Ghosts

水子霊信仰 (Mizuko Spirit Belief)

Mizuko Kuyo: Understanding Japan’s Water Child Rituals When wandering through the serene grounds of Japanese Buddhist temples, travelers often encounter rows of small, stone statues resembling monks or children. Often adorned with bright red bibs and knit caps, these figures are not merely decorative. They are central to the poignant and deeply spiritual practice of

Restless Spirits, Yurei & Ghosts

霊力者 (Spiritual Adept)

Reiryokusha: Unveiling Japan’s Mystical Spiritual Adepts When travelers imagine Japan, they often picture the neon fury of Shinjuku or the serene beauty of cherry blossoms in Kyoto. However, beneath the surface of this hyper-modern society lies a deep, pulsating vein of the supernatural. This is the world of the Reiryokusha (霊力者)—literally translating to “person of

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