Description
Unsolved Japanese mysteries, ghostly tales, and bizarre events all brought to life in full color!
From haunted schools and forgotten shrines to eerie train stations and vengeful spirits, Japanese Urban Legends lifts the lid on the spooky stories that have haunted Japan for generations. These 124 tales are filled with goosebump-inducing details and vivid full-color illustrations on every page, plus a danger rating guide to help you gauge each spirits fright factor!
These terrifying and spooky supernatural stories include:
The Slit-Mouthed Woman, a disfigured and deceased onryo, or vengeful spirit who stalks men in the woods at night
Hanako of the Toilet, the creepy girl who hangs out in the stallsand drags you in with her!
The 8-foot-tall woman, who smiles and laughs as she lures in children to chew on
Kisaragi Station, all aboard the ghost train leaving from a station not found on any map
Kune Kune, the squiggle figure who wiggles and waves: Dont look or youll be driven insane!
And 119 other tales of mayhem and magical happenings!
Organized into three creepy sections exploring urban legend sites, haunted homes, and spooky schools, this book takes readers deep into Japans supernatural underworld.
Perfect for thrill-seekers, mythology fans, and horror-loving readers ages 9 and up, this lightning-edged special edition makes a hauntingly fun gift and a window into Japans most mysterious myths and monsters!
Author: Itsuki Asazato
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 03/10/2026
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 8.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9784805319840
Language: English
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