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Akuryo & Onryo

May 26, 2019 Tara A. Devlin 6950 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

Obon

August 10, 2017 Tara A. Devlin 2754 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.

Kokkuri-san

August 4, 2017 Tara A. Devlin 21932 Views 8 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