An eerie collection of Hearn's memorable depictions of the folklore, superstitions, and traditions of old Japan Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904) was instrumental in introducing Western readers to Japanese culture and literature. Raised in Dublin and a longtime resident of the United States, the writer, translator, and teacher adopted Japanese citizenship and served as Professor of English Literature at the Imperial University of Tokyo. This volume, first published in 1899, offers an eerie collection of Hearn's memorable depictions of the folklore, superstitions, and traditions of old Japan.