First Local Ghost Story Collection for Shikoku: 'Ehime Kaidan' Featuring Scary and Mysterious Tales from Ehime Prefecture Released on March 30
Takeshobo will release 'Ehime Kaidan' by Ippei Miyoshi, the first local ghost story collection for the Shikoku region, on March 30, 2026. The book comprehensively covers legends and modern taboos across Ehime Prefecture.
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 21:00
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## Summary and Content Introduction
The first local ghost story collection for Shikoku, featuring scary and mysterious tales from Ehime Prefecture! A voice actor and ghost story teller from the Nanyo region thoroughly investigates local mysteries.
From Ushi-oni, Ohenro (pilgrims), Shichinin Misaki to Inugami-tsuki (dog spirit possession), this book completely covers the Toyo, Chuyo, and Nanyo regions. A collection of local ghost stories from Ehime Prefecture, ranging from traditional folklore to modern taboos.
Ehime, a beautiful land recorded as 'Ehime' in the Kojiki and the only prefecture in the country named after a deity, is the focus of this collection. The author, who hails from the Nanyo region, traveled throughout the prefecture to listen to and collect these scary stories.
### Toyo Region
- The man-eating monkey god of Mt. Narabara and its curse (Imabari City)
- The groans of a spirit heard at the center of Toro Bridge (Saijo City)
- The eerie lamp flickering in the No. 7 branch pit of Besshi Copper Mine (Niihama City)
- The truth behind the mystery of Himegatake, known as the suicide cliff (Shikokuchuo City)
### Chuyo Region
- The mystery of the war drums echoing in the Matsuyama Castle Ninomaru Historical Garden (Matsuyama City)
- The soul of a Heike princess remaining in Goshikehime Beach Park (Iyo City)
- The spirit dwelling in a doll's head picked up at an old kiln site (Tobe Town)
- The two-faced mountain god who curses those who peek from behind (Kumakogen Town)
### Nanyo Region
- Memories of the land... An air raid and the Shiden-kai fighter plane seen in a child's dream (Ainan Town)
- The spirits of criminals executed at Mikaeribashi Bridge and Kuronose Execution Grounds (Uwajima City)
- The terror of Ukisato, a village of the afterlife that appears on foggy days (Ozu City)
- The Koma-kappa of Wakomiya Shrine that saved someone from a water accident (Seiyo City)
- The mystery of Sadamisaki, where the dead climb up the shore from the sea (Ikata Town)
## Comment from the Author
'I, a native of Ainan Town, had the privilege of writing "Ehime Kaidan." Ghost stories rooted in Ehime's climate are not merely about fear, but they quietly unearth human lives, prayers, and forgotten memories. This book was woven together with those who experienced these events. I would be happy if you could feel a certain presence that makes you want to look back after reading.' — From the author
The first local ghost story collection for Shikoku, featuring scary and mysterious tales from Ehime Prefecture! A voice actor and ghost story teller from the Nanyo region thoroughly investigates local mysteries.
From Ushi-oni, Ohenro (pilgrims), Shichinin Misaki to Inugami-tsuki (dog spirit possession), this book completely covers the Toyo, Chuyo, and Nanyo regions. A collection of local ghost stories from Ehime Prefecture, ranging from traditional folklore to modern taboos.
Ehime, a beautiful land recorded as 'Ehime' in the Kojiki and the only prefecture in the country named after a deity, is the focus of this collection. The author, who hails from the Nanyo region, traveled throughout the prefecture to listen to and collect these scary stories.
### Toyo Region
- The man-eating monkey god of Mt. Narabara and its curse (Imabari City)
- The groans of a spirit heard at the center of Toro Bridge (Saijo City)
- The eerie lamp flickering in the No. 7 branch pit of Besshi Copper Mine (Niihama City)
- The truth behind the mystery of Himegatake, known as the suicide cliff (Shikokuchuo City)
### Chuyo Region
- The mystery of the war drums echoing in the Matsuyama Castle Ninomaru Historical Garden (Matsuyama City)
- The soul of a Heike princess remaining in Goshikehime Beach Park (Iyo City)
- The spirit dwelling in a doll's head picked up at an old kiln site (Tobe Town)
- The two-faced mountain god who curses those who peek from behind (Kumakogen Town)
### Nanyo Region
- Memories of the land... An air raid and the Shiden-kai fighter plane seen in a child's dream (Ainan Town)
- The spirits of criminals executed at Mikaeribashi Bridge and Kuronose Execution Grounds (Uwajima City)
- The terror of Ukisato, a village of the afterlife that appears on foggy days (Ozu City)
- The Koma-kappa of Wakomiya Shrine that saved someone from a water accident (Seiyo City)
- The mystery of Sadamisaki, where the dead climb up the shore from the sea (Ikata Town)
## Comment from the Author
'I, a native of Ainan Town, had the privilege of writing "Ehime Kaidan." Ghost stories rooted in Ehime's climate are not merely about fear, but they quietly unearth human lives, prayers, and forgotten memories. This book was woven together with those who experienced these events. I would be happy if you could feel a certain presence that makes you want to look back after reading.' — From the author