This anthology adapts four folk tales and takes its title from an archaic Japanese word that means "ghost story." A poor samurai marries for money, with tragic consequences. Yuki the Snow Maiden saves a man stranded in a blizzard, but his rescue comes at a cost. Hoichi, a blind musician, is forced to perform in front of a ghostly audience. An author tells the story of a samurai who sees the reflection of another warrior in his teacup.
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This anthology adapts four folk tales and takes its title from an archaic Japanese word that means "ghost story." A poor samurai marries for money, with tragic consequences. Yuki the Snow Maiden saves a man stranded in a blizzard, but his rescue comes at a cost. Hoichi, a blind musician, is forced to perform in front of a ghostly audience. An author tells the story of a samurai who sees the reflection of another warrior in his teacup.
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