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The Peony Lantern: Edo Japan's Most Enduring Ghost Story

Inside the 1666 Edo kaidan of the Peony Lantern (Botan Dōrō) — a masterless samurai, a ghostly woman, and the talisman that dissolved in the rain.

13 Oct, 2026

•9 min read

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