Japanese Ghost Stories Kikuko A timeless depiction of generational

A timeless depiction of generational conflict during social upheaval

combining scientific insight and poetic prose as only she can

He knows what magic a suit can cast

After another diabolical date lands her in a sudden storm and no money for bus fare

Goncharov grew suspicious—and resentful

Japanese Ghost Stories Kikuko A timeless depiction of generationalIn this collection of classic ghost stories from Japan, beautiful princesses turn out to be frogs, paintings come alive, deadly spectral brides haunt the living, and a samurai delivers the baby of a Shinto goddess with mystical help. Here are all the phantoms and ghouls of Japanese folklore: 'rokuro kubi', whose heads separate from their bodies at night; 'jikininki', or flesh eating goblins; and terrifying faceless 'mujina' who haunt lonely