Arriving just in time for Halloween, this collection of true stories and facts about yurei--the iconic Japanese ghosts--spans the genres of history, folklore, paranormal activity, and real-life horror.

Zack Davisson blends his expert knowledge of Japanese folklore with ancient tales and firsthand accounts of yurei encounters, traversing historical documents, present-day yurei films (i.e. "The Ring"), and interviews to explore the continued existence of yurei in modern day Japan.

Includes 15 ghostly images of both classical and contemporary yurei.

Connects ancient ghosts to present-day ghosts in Japanese horror films and books, thus appealing to J-horror and manga fans.

Includes a section on "yurei miscellanea," fascinating and spooky tales and trivia that didn't fit elsewhere in the book.

Includes 19 translated spooky tales and stories and 14 short articles explaining different aspects of the yurei phenomenon.