Dark and Curious Things

Category - Yūrei

Yūrei (yurei) are spirits of the dead in Japanese folklore, often depicted as ghostly figures with unfinished business or unresolved emotions. These spectral entities are believed to linger in the physical world due to strong emotions such as anger, sadness, or regret. Yūrei are typically depicted as pale, with long, disheveled hair and wearing white burial garments. They are associated with haunted places, ghostly encounters, and supernatural phenomena.