The Dark Side of Japan: Ancient Black Magic, Folklore, Ritual [Paperback]

Uncover the chilling secrets of Japan's dark past with tales of black magic, monsters, and forgotten folklore.

Delve into the shadowy depths of Japanese culture, where ancient documents reveal a world of superstitions, death rituals, and protection spells. Antony Cummins unveils the terrifying kappa, goblin-like creatures that drown their victims, and other hellish concepts that still linger in the forgotten legends of old Japan. Explore the now-forgotten Victorian volumes on Japanese mythology and recent academic research, transformed into modern stories that let you enter the world of the supernatural.

The Dark Side of Japanis your guide to:

• Ancient black magic practices
• Monsters and demons of Japanese folklore
• Protection spells and rituals
• The dark interpretations of life and death

Enter a world where the line between reality and nightmare blurs, and discover the secrets that have been hidden for centuries. Perfect for readers fascinated by Japanese culture, mythology, and the supernatural.

A fascinating collection of folktales, ritual black magic, protection spells, monsters and other dark interpretations of life and death from Japanese folklore.Antony Cummins has a degree in Ancient History and Archaeology and a masters in Archaeology. He is the founder of the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team, who examine and translate ancient documents to reveal the truth about the Ninja. He has appeared in the documentaries Ninja Shadow Warriors, Samurai Head Hunters, Samurai Warrior Queens and Ancient Black Ops. He is the author of ten books including the best-selling Book of Ninja, Samurai War Stories, and The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts.