Well, this is my first post so I assumed it best to choose one of my favorite topics currently. I wasn't sure where to go until I realized I certainly wouldn't mind learning the origins of these tales and creatures that came from them...
But first I want to state that it's a pleasure to meet you all, and that I hope to extend that pleasure to you as well.
Despite the humble origins of my interest I've grown to enjoy studying the supernatural folklore of the Japanese. I've read over a number of items from mere wikipages, and websites to the rare pleasure of a folklorist journal. (I've yet to obtain a complete one!) One my smaller goals is to be able to seriously study these things with my own power by diving in as far as I can and seeing what turns up when I do so. Maybe at some point become something of a hobbiest folklorist on these subjects myself...who knows? It's all in good fun.
So let's get to the good part : What's your favorite Japanese ghost story?
While it's not a requirement to hover on this particular topic, I will start us off with something easy that anyone might be able to answer. (Provided they have a little knowledge on the subject.) If you don't it's fine just to say hello and express any equal interests or share your knowledge on anything to do with this sort of thread.
My favorite...are the ones involved a spectral creature known as an inugami. Though their origins are pretty grusome and sad there's a kind of justice in seeing the pitiful being that'd do such a thing being haunted by a gigantic, vicious, floating dog head that could turn on them and their evil ways at any given time. Granted...I almost mentioned the Yuki Onna. (I wonder if anyone else prefers that particular spirit.)
