{"product_id":"a-land-of-ghosts-and-giovanna-bruni-9798263695330","title":"A Land of Ghosts and Demons: Creepy Legends from Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapan is beautiful by day... but haunted by night.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book collects Japan's most chilling legends and the real places and events behind them. Discover the Yuki-onna, the snow woman who freezes travelers in their tracks. Visit the cursed grave of Taira no Masakado, said to bring disaster to Tokyo whenever it's disturbed. Step into Okiku's Well at Himeji Castle, where a murdered servant still counts broken plates in the dark. Wander through Aokigahara, the infamous \"Suicide Forest,\" and hear why locals avoid its paths after sunset. From childlike house spirits and mischievous river imps to cunning foxes and seductive spider women, each chapter explores a legend rooted in Japan's unique history and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on folklore, ghost stories, and true accounts, \u003cb\u003eA Land of Ghosts and Demons\u003c\/b\u003e is for fans of horror, the paranormal, and anyone fascinated by the darker side of Japanese tradition. Whether you're curious about yokai, eerie shrines, or the haunted landscapes that still attract visitors today, this collection will guide you into a world where myth and reality blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Giovanna Bruni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798263695330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.97lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d","brand":"Giovanna Bruni","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48742978191615,"sku":"9798263695330","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-land-of-ghosts-and-giovanna-bruni-9798263695330","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}