Ghostly Kyoto
87 Supernatural Tales from Japan
$36.57
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
14 July 2026
Summary
Ancient temples, haunted bridges, and spectral women-discover 87 supernatural tales where Kyoto’s history and Buddhist lore entwine with restless spirits, Hungry Ghosts, and the rituals that keep them at bay.
In Kyoto, ghosts are not just stories-they are neighbors, warnings, and, sometimes, protectors. This atmospheric collection gathers 87 supernatural legends from Japan’s former capital, where every street corner, shrine, and cherry tree harbors its own haunting. From the fires of …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781645474975 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1645474976 |
| Author: | Éric Faure |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 14 July 2026 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“As with his Meiji era predecessor, Lafcadio Hearn, we should be thankful for Éric Faure’s hard work and passion in bringing us these supernatural tales. Some of them are oral folk culture written down for the first time, giving us a peek into a ghostly Japan that most of us have never seen before. Highly recommended for fans of ghost stories and Japanese history and culture.”
—Sean Michael Wilson, author of Musashi: A Graphic Novel
“Dive into the stories from this remarkable collector of legends—a modern-day Lafcadio Hearn. Éric Faure has a rare gift for bringing us face to face with the heart of Japan and its ancient beliefs, a world where everyday life brushes up against the supernatural in moments both haunting and beautiful.”
—Stéphane Ferrandez, storyteller and Rakugo performer
About The Author
Éric Faure
Ric Faure is a French researcher who has been living in Kyoto for over thirty years. While teaching at university, he has been studying Japanese legends. He defended a thesis at Inalco (National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations, Paris) on the subject, wrote for both university journals and magazines, and published 11 academic or general-interest books in French. His latest publications include The Story of the Poet Who Became a God (2020), Japanese Legends- Fifty Stories of Kamis (2021), Japanese Legends- Fifty Stories of Buddhas (2022), and From Kyoto to Dazaifu- A Journey into the World of Japanese Legends (2023).
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