Strange Tales from Japan: 99 Chilling Stories of Yokai, Ghosts, Demons and the Supernatural

99 chilling Japanese ghost stories—told aloud just as they've been passed down for generations.

Strange Tales from Japan brings you face to face with Japan's most haunting legends, yokai, and ghostly encounters. This audio edition immerses listeners in a rich tapestry of supernatural folklore, with each short tale crafted to stir the imagination and send a shiver down the spine.

Hear about:Oiwa • , the betrayed woman who returns for revenge Okiku • , the servant girl whose cursed spirit counts plates from beyond the well The Snow Woman • , who demands silence from the man she saves Kappa • , mischievous and deadly water creatures who lurk in ponds and rivers • And dozens more eerie encounters from across Japan

Told in a clear, evocative voice, these traditional tales feature ghosts, shapeshifters, demons, and trickster animals—from quiet countryside villages to deep mountain forests. Perfect for fans of Japanese folklore, horror, and short-form storytelling, this collection is your gateway into the eerie and unforgettable world of Japan's supernatural imagination.

© 2026 Tuttle Publishing (Lydbog): 9781955634106

Oversættere: William Scott Wilson

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Lydbog: 1. december 2026