株式會社竹書房(所在地:東京都千代田區,代表取締役社長:宮田 純孝)將於2026年3月30日(星期一)發售由三好一平著的《愛媛怪談》。
<故事概要、內容介紹>
四國首本在地怪談,【愛媛縣】的恐怖與奇異故事
出身南予地區的聲優、怪談師徹底調查故鄉的怪異!
從牛鬼、遍路、七人御狹到犬神附身,完全網羅東予、中予、南予地區。
愛媛縣在地怪談集,記載著從土地傳承至今的無數禁忌。
愛媛縣,一個在《古事記》中被記載為「愛比賣」,全國唯一將神名作為縣名的美麗國度,本書由出身南予地區的作者走訪縣內各地蒐集而成的在地怪談集。
【東予地方】
楢原山出現的食人猿神與其詛咒的傳說(今治市)
止呂橋中央傳來的靈魂呻吟聲(西條市)
別子銅山七號支坑中搖曳的妖異燈火(新居濱市)
身投崖(姬嶽)怪異真相(四國中央市)
【中予地方】
松山城二之丸史跡庭園響起的陣太鼓怪談(松山市)
五色姬海濱公園中殘留的平家公主的靈魂(伊予市)
古窯遺跡拾獲的人偶頭顱中寄宿的怨念(砥部町)
從背後窺視會招來詛咒的二面山神(久萬高原町)
【南予地方】
土地的記憶…幼童夢見的空襲與紫電改戰鬥機(愛南町)
見返橋與黑瀨刑場被處決罪人的靈魂(宇和島市)
起霧之日出現的異世界村落「浮里」的恐怖(大洲市)
從水難事故中拯救溺水者的若宮神社狛犬河童(西予市)
亡者從海中爬上岸的佐田岬怪談(伊方町)
<作者感言>
「我,來自愛南町,這次有幸撰寫了《愛媛怪談》。
根植於愛媛風土的怪談,不僅僅是單純的恐怖,更靜靜地挖掘出人們的生活、祈禱以及被遺忘的記憶。本書是與親歷者一同編織而成的。希望讀者在讀完後,能感受到一股讓人忍不住回首的氣息。」作者
<書籍資訊>
常見問題
What is 'Ehime Kaidan'?
'Ehime Kaidan' is a collection of local ghost stories, scary and mysterious tales from Ehime Prefecture in Shikoku, Japan. It is the first such collection for the Shikoku region.
When will 'Ehime Kaidan' be released?
The book is scheduled to be released on March 30, 2026.
Who is the author of 'Ehime Kaidan'?
The author is Ippei Miyoshi, who hails from the Nanyo region of Ehime Prefecture. He is a voice actor and ghost story teller.
What kind of stories are included in 'Ehime Kaidan'?
The book covers a wide range of local legends and supernatural occurrences from all three regions of Ehime (Tōyo, Chūyo, and Nanyō), including tales of mythical creatures like Ushioni, spiritual journeys like Ohenro, historical figures like Shichinin Misaki, and phenomena like Inugami possession. It includes stories based on local traditions, taboos, and modern-day encounters.
What is the significance of Ehime Prefecture in the context of the book?
Ehime Prefecture is noted for its unique name, derived from 'Ehi-hime' mentioned in the Kojiki, making it the only prefecture in Japan to bear a divine name. The book explores the supernatural aspects tied to this historically and culturally rich region.