Tales of Old Japan : Folklore, Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories and Legends of the Samurai by A.B. Mitford

An engrossing array of stories, this entertaining volume chronicles an ancient culture. The book provides grisly accounts of revenge and knightly exploits, a fascinating eyewitness account of a hara-kiri ceremony, tales of vampires and samurai, Buddhist sermons, and the plots of four No plays. 38 illustrations.
Binding: Paperback / softback