Tag: Japanese Urban Legends
Banchō Sarayashiki, translated to ‘The Dish Mansion at Banchō’, has a strong legacy in Japan as a kaidan (Japanese ghost story) since 1741, it has been adapted in various ways (e.g. manga, novella, television series) and depicted in the ever-enduring ukiyo-e. A bunraku play titled ‘Banchō Sarayashiki’ was performed at the Toyotakeza theatre in the
Urban legends are described as a part of the folklore genre in which a story or claim is circulated as true. In Japan, these stories become even more eerie because of the country’s rich cultural history and deep-rooted beliefs in the supernatural. The blending of ancient myths and modern urban tales creates a uniquely unsettling
When studying the occult, you will learn that each culture has its own dealings with the concept of magic. Be it through divine blessings, nature spells, or via the influence of mythical creatures, humans have long had access to a variety of supernatural abilities. But, what about curses? They are the most wretched and wrathful