{"product_id":"ghostly-kyoto-zric-faure-9781645474975","title":"Ghostly Kyoto: 87 Supernatural Tales from Japan","description":"\u003cb\u003eVengeful spirits, shape-shifting foxes, haunted objects, ghostly monks, reanimated bodies, and the King of Hell . . . This collection of eerie ghost stories paints a vivid picture of Kyoto's ancient supernatural landscape and its influence on anime, manga, and Japanese culture to this day.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis entertaining retelling of Kyoto's frightful folklore connects the macabre legends of the past to the sensational supernatural stories in Japanese pop culture today. Éric Faure, a longtime resident of Kyoto, tells these stories in a pithy, engaging way. He offers historical and cultural anecdotes, and personal insights, including how these narratives have permeated contemporary Japanese media culture. From the historical practice of the \"Hundred Stories\" during the Obon festival, to the lingering impact of vengeful spirits on the city's landmarks, these tales reveal the complex interplay between the realms of the living and the dead, exploring themes of redemption, compassion, and the consequences of human actions. Faure invites you to contemplate their own beliefs about the unseen forces that shape our existence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you're a folklore enthusiast, Japan aficionado, a fan of anime and manga, or a curious traveler, this book serves as both an entertaining anthology and an alternative guidebook to Kyoto's hidden spiritual realm. \u003ci\u003eGhostly Kyoto\u003c\/i\u003e is an entertaining read and offers an understanding of the enduring power of the supernatural in Japanese society and its profound impact on the Japanese experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Éric Faure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1645474976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781645474975\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs","brand":"Éric Faure","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48137209512191,"sku":"9781645474975","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_44cc3519-6284-49a0-ba68-7434160bdb03.jpg?v=1770167294","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ghostly-kyoto-zric-faure-9781645474975","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}