Beyond the familiar
Mysterious
Japan Awaits.
Yokai, legends, and strange stories
from the heart of Japan.
Choose your path
Three doors into the unknownKaidan
Ghost Stories & Folklore
Old tales, urban legends, and stories born online. Follow the strange through Japan’s many tellings.
02Yokai
A Field Guide to Japan’s Strange Beings
Meet the beings behind the stories, from traditional yokai to the distinctive figures of urban legends and internet horror.
03Articles
Anime, Culture & Commentary
Explore how Japan’s strange beings appear in anime and popular culture, and the traditions behind their changing forms.
Whispers from the archive
All storiesThe archive is taking shape
Every haunting starts with a story.
Our first stories are on their way. Explore the paths above, or discover what this archive is about.
About Nippon Ghost
A guide to the other side
Not every spirit
wants to scare you.
Some are here to show you the way. Discover the stories, their many tellings, and the Japanese culture behind them.
Explore the Yokai guide