Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends Volume One
Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends Volume One by Tara A. Devlin, published by Amazon Digital Services LLC – Kdp on July 14, 2018, is a comprehensive exploration of over 60 terrifying urban legends from Japan. This edition, written in English and spanning 262 pages, delves into a variety of chilling tales, including the infamous Kuchisake-onna and the cursed village of Sugisawa. Each legend is meticulously researched, with many presented in English for the first time, offering readers a unique glimpse into the darker side of Japanese folklore.
In this book, readers will encounter a range of horror narratives that encompass supernatural creatures, medical mishaps, and unsettling secrets from the entertainment industry. The stories reveal the complexities and fears embedded in Japanese culture, showcasing how these legends reflect societal anxieties and historical events. Toshiden invites readers to confront the unsettling truths behind these urban legends, making it a significant addition for those interested in horror and folklore.
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Think you know urban legends? Think again.
“Creepy, informative and super well written.”
Perhaps you’ve heard of Kuchisake-onna, the slit-mouthed woman who cuts your mouth from ear to ear?
How about Sugisawa, the cursed village that damns all who stumble upon it?
Did you know that people lurk in the suicide forest waiting to claim victims of their own?
Toshiden: Exploring Japanese Urban Legends features over 60 of the most terrifying legends to come out of Japan, all painstakingly researched and–for many–translated into English for the first time. From supernatural creatures to medical mishaps, horrific crimes to chilling secrets of the entertainment industry, nobody does horror quite like Japan.
Click the BUY NOW button to discover the hidden secrets behind these legends. After all, the truth is often stranger than fiction.
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