A Japanese folk tale about a blind musician who travels to Edo and becomes embroiled in a series of supernatural events involving ghosts and spirits. He is eventually forced to flee the city after his presence disrupts the balance between the living and the dead. The story explores themes of mortality, morality, and the consequences of meddling with forces beyond human control.
By Lafcadio Hearn · First published 1894 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Folklore, Horror