In Ghostly Japan Author:Lafcadio Hearn In Ghostly Japan conjures up images of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins, and interweaves their spooky stories with the folklore, superstitions, and traditions of old Japan. Introduce are a young pilgrim who encounters a mountain of skulls; a dying wife who returns for her handsome samurai lover; and other curious characters from Japanese folklore. A ... more »few chapters are non-fiction reflections. "Bits Of Poetry" muses on Japan's enduring poetic tradition; "Japanese Buddhist Proverbs" is a primer on Buddhist thinking; "Incense" is a medication on the evanescent substance that can summon spirits as well as banish them, can protect the living as well as the dead. The Japanese have two kinds of ghosts in their folklore, the spirits of the living and the spirits of the dead. In this Hearn classic, you can take your pick, depending on the nightmare you prefer.« less