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Akuryo & Onryo

May 26, 2019May 22, 2019 kowabana 2521 Views 0 Comments ghost

What is an akuryo? You might have heard the term somewhere before. An akuryo, or akurei, (悪霊) is a general

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Obon

August 10, 2017 kowabana 1049 Views 0 Comments obon

What is Obon? Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom honouring the spirits of one’s ancestors. Obon lasts for three days.

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Kokkuri-san

August 4, 2017 kowabana 9888 Views 5 Comments curse, game, kokkuri-san

What is Kokkuri-san? Kokkuri-san is a type of Japanese Ouija board game. The name comes from a combination of the

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