Yurei & Ghosts

Restless Spirits, Yurei & Ghosts

生霊呪詛 (Living Spirit Curse)

Ikiryo: The Chilling Legend of Living Spirit Curses When travelers think of Japanese horror, their minds often drift to Yurei—the vengeful spirits of the dead, like the long-haired ghosts famously depicted in cinema. However, deep within the annals of Japanese folklore lies a concept arguably more terrifying: the Ikiryō, or the “Living Spirit.” Unlike western […]

Restless Spirits, Yurei & Ghosts

モシリ (Spirit World)

Moshiri: Unveiling the Spirit World of Northern Japan When travelers think of Hokkaido, images of powder snow, lavender fields, and fresh seafood often dominate the imagination. However, beneath the physical beauty of Japan’s northernmost island lies a profound spiritual landscape known as Moshiri. This term, central to the indigenous Ainu people, translates simply to “world”

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