Japanese Ghosts

Ghosts in Japanese culture hold deep meaning, from restless spirits to cursed places. Explore how yokai and yurei continue to haunt traditions and beliefs.

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Otsuyu – The Ghost Beneath the Peony Lantern

Otsuyu, the ghostly lover beneath the peony lantern—was it true love or…

Okiku: The Haunted Doll That Grows Hair – A Real Curse?

Is Okiku, the haunted doll that grows hair, a real curse or…

Okiku – The Haunting of the Tenth Plate and a 400-Year Curse

💀 Okiku – The 400-Year Haunting of the Tenth Plate. A ghostly…

Oiwa (Yotsuya Kaidan) – The Vengeful Ghost Haunting All of Japan! 👻

Yotsuya Kaidan – Japan’s most terrifying ghost story about Oiwa, a betrayed…

Top 5 Terrifying Ghosts in Japanese Folklore

Oh my! The 5 scariest ghosts of Japan—from Oiwa, the vengeful spirit…