Japan's most famous ghost story - Jeffrey Angles
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Date: 2025-11-01
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edwardcrown3593
To me its the head priest's fault that Hoichi lost his ears to the phantom samurai, because it was his paranoia that made him think that the spirits wanted to harm Hoichi without any real confirmation for that, so when the phantom samurai came back to pick up hoichi he saw all those talisman as an insult to him and his master treating them like monsters when they just wanted to hear their own story once again, otherwise they wouldnt even let him return safely the previous nights, so shame on the priest, pity on Hoichi and honor to the Taira.
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To me its the head priest's fault that Hoichi lost his ears to the phantom samurai, because it was his paranoia that made him think that the spirits wanted to harm Hoichi without any real confirmation for that, so when the phantom samurai came back to pick up hoichi he saw all those talisman as an insult to him and his master treating them like monsters when they just wanted to hear their own story once again, otherwise they wouldnt even let him return safely the previous nights, so shame on the priest, pity on Hoichi and honor to the Taira.
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4EverSmiles
I felt sorry for the spirits because I think they did not mean true harm. They only wanted to hear the stories when they're alive because their clan ended in bloodied war.
Many people see war as just violence, but it's also tragedy. Each relationship, blood, friendship, and loved ones died and they cannot move on.
The last emperor was only a child. And he died with his grandmother when their clan is cornered
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I felt sorry for the spirits because I think they did not mean true harm. They only wanted to hear the stories when they're alive because their clan ended in bloodied war.
Many people see war as just violence, but it's also tragedy. Each relationship, blood, friendship, and loved ones died and they cannot move on.
The last emperor was only a child. And he died with his grandmother when their clan is cornered
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laidinhhoang2840
This is one of the most haunting and beautiful Japanese legends. The core message really sticks: Huichi's sacrifice, unknowingly being summoned by the Tyra ghosts, is a powerful metaphor for how the past can cling to us.
It’s a chilling reminder to 'honor the past and avoid getting trapped in the cycles of history' ([05: 02]. Incredible storytelling by TED-Ed as always!
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This is one of the most haunting and beautiful Japanese legends. The core message really sticks: Huichi's sacrifice, unknowingly being summoned by the Tyra ghosts, is a powerful metaphor for how the past can cling to us.
It’s a chilling reminder to 'honor the past and avoid getting trapped in the cycles of history' ([05: 02]. Incredible storytelling by TED-Ed as always!
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user-zg4pw2nu8i
When it comes to Japanese spirits, never take any chances. No matter how mournful their stories were in the past, they radiate a dark energy and selfish intent that always threaten to drag the living down with them. And this is why such stories are being retold in modern day films, anime, and video games as various types of cautionary tales.
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When it comes to Japanese spirits, never take any chances. No matter how mournful their stories were in the past, they radiate a dark energy and selfish intent that always threaten to drag the living down with them. And this is why such stories are being retold in modern day films, anime, and video games as various types of cautionary tales.
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abhijit-sarkar
In Japanese culture, ghosts and spirits are not looked at the same way as in the Western cultures. The Japanese believe the spirits of their loved ones who have passed live among them, especially if their deaths were unexpected or traumatic. Look up incidents that happened after the 2011 tsunami.
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In Japanese culture, ghosts and spirits are not looked at the same way as in the Western cultures. The Japanese believe the spirits of their loved ones who have passed live among them, especially if their deaths were unexpected or traumatic. Look up incidents that happened after the 2011 tsunami.
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HindsightLore
The priest had an almost perfect plantotal mystical protection. But that one tiny oversight, that one human error in the sacred ritual, had brutal consequences. It's a chilling reminder that even the most thorough systems of protection are only as strong as their weakest, forgotten point.
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The priest had an almost perfect plantotal mystical protection. But that one tiny oversight, that one human error in the sacred ritual, had brutal consequences. It's a chilling reminder that even the most thorough systems of protection are only as strong as their weakest, forgotten point.
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CommonWombat2077
I swear, if feels like anytime im interested in something even slightly related to futile Japan a video like this pops up. I’m playing ghost of Yotei right now and seeing the similarities in the art style and lore just really makes me appreciate futal Japan’s culture. Such a vibe.
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I swear, if feels like anytime im interested in something even slightly related to futile Japan a video like this pops up. I’m playing ghost of Yotei right now and seeing the similarities in the art style and lore just really makes me appreciate futal Japan’s culture. Such a vibe.
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Ms. EnglishLab
The narration here is so vivid it makes learning both fun and memorable.
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The narration here is so vivid it makes learning both fun and memorable.
If anyone wants simple English breakdowns from stories and daily content, check out Ms. English Lab.
We learn without stress.
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ted_ed
I love it! My favorite legend that you guys covered is the legend of Oiwa. She's my favorite Japanese legend, just when Iemon thought he was done with her, she drives him slowly to the brink of insanity.
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I love it! My favorite legend that you guys covered is the legend of Oiwa. She's my favorite Japanese legend, just when Iemon thought he was done with her, she drives him slowly to the brink of insanity.
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ted_ed
Instead of offering him an amazing award or recognizing his efforts, some mfs will try to sue him,
What a world we live in,
Some part is literally inspiring and other literally makes you vomit.
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Instead of offering him an amazing award or recognizing his efforts, some mfs will try to sue him,
What a world we live in,
Some part is literally inspiring and other literally makes you vomit.
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education
2: 30 According to the legend, before throwing themselves into the sea, the grandmother told the six-year-old Emperor Antoku, There is a city beneath the waves, to comfort him. What a tragic scene.
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2: 30 According to the legend, before throwing themselves into the sea, the grandmother told the six-year-old Emperor Antoku, There is a city beneath the waves, to comfort him. What a tragic scene.
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katherinelynch4193
I watched Kwaidan earlier this month, a fantastic and beautiful-looking movie from the 1960s that recounts this and a few other classic Japanese ghost stories. Highly recommended!
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I watched Kwaidan earlier this month, a fantastic and beautiful-looking movie from the 1960s that recounts this and a few other classic Japanese ghost stories. Highly recommended!
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ayouba2559
I highly recommend the movie Kwaidan, where this story is beautifully portrayed alongside other Japanese folklore horror tales, it’s one of the best films I’ve ever seen.
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I highly recommend the movie Kwaidan, where this story is beautifully portrayed alongside other Japanese folklore horror tales, it’s one of the best films I’ve ever seen.
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justwaiting5744
I think this is the best Ted-Ed annimation yet!
And credit to the narrator. his voice sounds like a hug. It makes scary videos less scary.
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I think this is the best Ted-Ed annimation yet!
And credit to the narrator. his voice sounds like a hug. It makes scary videos less scary.
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distortilla
I was just watching Kwaidan. Hoichi the earless is one of the folkstories told in the movie, it is truly one of the best movies I've ever seen
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I was just watching Kwaidan. Hoichi the earless is one of the folkstories told in the movie, it is truly one of the best movies I've ever seen
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banger5182
0: 07 Long before time had a name, Ninjago was created by the first Spinjitzu master. by using the four weapons of spinjitzu.
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0: 07 Long before time had a name, Ninjago was created by the first Spinjitzu master. by using the four weapons of spinjitzu.
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Sushilegion
as a japanese american, i gotta say, japanese ghost/paranormal stories are much more terrifying than the chill bigfoot lmao
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as a japanese american, i gotta say, japanese ghost/paranormal stories are much more terrifying than the chill bigfoot lmao
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