Can you introduce some famous Japanese I novels?

One of the most famous is 'Norwegian Wood' by Haruki Murakami. It's a story full of love, loss, and self - discovery. Another is 'The Tale of Genji' which is an ancient and important work in Japanese literature, depicting court life in Heian - period Japan. And 'Kafka on the Shore' by Murakami again, with its surreal and thought - provoking plot.

Yes. The Tengu is also a famous Japanese monster. They are often depicted as having long noses and wings. Tengu are said to be mischievous and sometimes teach martial arts or magical skills to humans in the mountains. In Japanese monster stories, they can be both feared for their unpredictable nature and respected for their knowledge and power.

Sure. One well - known Japanese ghost story is 'Yuki - onna'. It's about a beautiful yet cold woman often associated with snow. She is said to appear in snowy landscapes and can be either benevolent or malevolent. Another is 'Teke Teke', which involves a female spirit whose lower half is missing and she makes a 'teke teke' sound as she moves. It's a really spooky one.

A very popular Japanese ghost story is 'The Tale of Genji'. While it's not strictly a horror story, it has elements of the supernatural. It's set in the Heian period and tells the story of Genji's life, including his encounters with spirits. Also, 'Jigoku Shoujo' is about a girl who sends people to hell if they request it, and it's filled with spooky and moral - themed tales.

One famous Japanese ghost story is 'Yuki - Onna'. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman in a white kimono. In the story, she appears in snowy landscapes and can bring death by freezing those she encounters. Another is 'Kuchisake - Onna', the slit - mouthed woman. She wears a surgical mask and when she takes it off, her mouth is horribly slit from ear to ear. She asks people if they think she's pretty.

One famous Japanese horror story is 'The Ring'. It involves a cursed videotape. Once you watch the tape, a creepy girl named Sadako will come out of the well and kill you within a week. Another is 'Ju - on: The Grudge'. The story is about a vengeful spirit that haunts a house and anyone who enters it will be cursed.

Sure. 'The Tale of Genji' is a very famous one. It was written by Murasaki Shikibu and is considered the world's first novel. It gives a detailed look into the Heian period's court life.

One famous Japanese horror folk story is 'Kuchisake - onna'. It's about a woman with a slit mouth. Legend has it that she was a beautiful woman who was punished by having her mouth slit from ear to ear. She now wanders around asking people if they think she's pretty. If you answer 'yes', she'll slit your mouth like hers. Another is 'Teke - Teke', the story of a schoolgirl who was hit by a train and now haunts railway tracks, making a 'teke - teke' sound as she drags her upper body with her hands.

There's the 'Akuma' in kwaidan. Akuma are often depicted as demons or devils. They are associated with evil and misfortune. The stories of Akuma usually revolve around their attempts to cause chaos or harm to humans. Japanese kwaidan are rich in symbolism and cultural significance, and these ghost stories have been passed down through generations, evolving over time.

One well - known Amishibai Japanese ghost story is about the Okiku ghost. Legend has it that Okiku was a maid who was wronged and killed. Her spirit is said to haunt the place where she died, often associated with the sound of plates. Another is the story of the Kuchisake - onna, a female ghost with a slit - mouthed mask who asks people if they think she is pretty.