--- product_id: 20268079 title: "Country Delights - Kaiki: Uncanny Tales from Japan, Vol. 2 Paperback – February 26, 2020" brand: "masao higashikunio yanagitasoseki natsumekyoka izumitei'ichi hiraikatsuhiko takahashiayuko akiyamasakyo komatsujokichi hikageatsushi nakajima" price: "€ 9.08" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/20268079-country-delights-kaiki-uncanny-tales-from-japan-vol-2-paperback store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Country Delights - Kaiki: Uncanny Tales from Japan, Vol. 2 Paperback – February 26, 2020 **Brand:** masao higashikunio yanagitasoseki natsumekyoka izumitei'ichi hiraikatsuhiko takahashiayuko akiyamasakyo komatsujokichi hikageatsushi nakajima **Price:** € 9.08 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Country Delights - Kaiki: Uncanny Tales from Japan, Vol. 2 Paperback – February 26, 2020 by masao higashikunio yanagitasoseki natsumekyoka izumitei'ichi hiraikatsuhiko takahashiayuko akiyamasakyo komatsujokichi hikageatsushi nakajima - **How much does it cost?** € 9.08 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/20268079-country-delights-kaiki-uncanny-tales-from-japan-vol-2-paperback) ## Best For - masao higashikunio yanagitasoseki natsumekyoka izumitei'ichi hiraikatsuhiko takahashiayuko akiyamasakyo komatsujokichi hikageatsushi nakajima enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted masao higashikunio yanagitasoseki natsumekyoka izumitei'ichi hiraikatsuhiko takahashiayuko akiyamasakyo komatsujokichi hikageatsushi nakajima brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Country Delights - Kaiki: Uncanny Tales from Japan, Vol. 2 Paperback – February 26, 2020 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fA3o34AOL.jpg) ![Country Delights - Kaiki: Uncanny Tales from Japan, Vol. 2 Paperback – February 26, 2020 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713R6+rOoDL.jpg) ![Country Delights - Kaiki: Uncanny Tales from Japan, Vol. 2 Paperback – February 26, 2020 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PiTiCmhwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars When is volume 3 coming out? *by A***C on Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2012* This is a great collection. If you're a lover of horror literature, then this book and its predecessor, _Tales of Old Edo_, are necessities for your library. I eagerly await Volume 3. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars More Japanese Weird Fiction *by Z***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2012* After enjoying the first volume in this series,  Tales of Old Edo - Kaiki: Uncanny Tales from Japan, Vol. 1 , I was eager to read volume two. While I was quite familiar with many of the tales of old Edo, I didn't know what to expect from "Country Delights." There are a few famous names here, and some stories I know, but most of the book was new territory. And, as promised by the title, delightful.As with "Tales of Old Edo," Kurodahan Press assembled a collection of classics and modern authors, of the ultra-famous and the not-so-much. Some of the authors will be familiar to anyone with even the most casual acquaintance with Japanese literature--like Natsume Soseki ( Botchan ), also known as "that guy on the old 1,000 yen bill," Izumi Kyoka ( Japanese Gothic Tales ), and Yanagita Kunio ( The Legends of Tono ) who almost single-handedly created Japanese folklore studies. Many of the authors I had never heard of, but that didn't mean their stories were any less fascinating. In fact, in the later stories it was interesting to watch the waning influence of Edo-period storytelling and seeing obvious Lovecraft-influences slowly creep in.There are nine stories in total in "Country Delights," and one short comic. In his introduction, Robert Weinberg suggests that you read all of the stories before reading Higashi Masao's introduction, which I heartily agree with. There are lots of surprises here that you don't want spoiled. Most of the stories are fairly short, and the longest, "Midnight Encounters, (1960)" runs ninety-four pages. The oldest story is Izumi Kyoka's "Sea Daemons (1906)" and the most recent is "Reunion (1993)" by Takahashi Katsuhiko.As with "Tales of Old Edo," none of the stories in here could be classified as "horror." These are weird fiction, more unsettling that shocking. Most make use of traditional settings and Japanese ghosts and monsters, but some favor exotic locales.My favorite story in "Country Delights" was "Sea Daemons," which is no surprise as I really like Izumi Kyoka. This story of a poor coastal fishing village and their battle with something from the dark of the ocean was chilling and sad. "The Kudan's Mother, (1968)" by Komatsu Sakyo was also intriguing, telling the story of a cursed house during the firebombing of WWII. "The Clock Tower of Yon, (1961)" had the most Lovecraftian feel, with the exotic French setting and the hordes of Tibetan cats. I know there is a sub-genre of Lovecraft-inspired Japanese fiction, but this is the first story I have read in that vein. Not every story was a winner. I thought both "The Mummy (1942)" and the comic "Only You (1992)" were lackluster.The translations in "Country Delight" were a marked improvement over the previous volume. Whereas some of the translations in "Tales of Ole Edo" felt stilted and academic, the translations in "Country Delight" were just pure reading pleasure. I caught a few mistakes, and reading the "Legends of Tono" translations was a big awkward as I have translated those myself and know the different choices I made. But on the whole you could just disappear into the story and forget you were even reading a translation.Overall this was another great volume from Kurodahan Press, and I am looking forward to volume three. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Uncanny tales from Japan Vol.2 *by A***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2018* another superb set of short tales of the Uncanny.Very enjoyable. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/20268079-country-delights-kaiki-uncanny-tales-from-japan-vol-2-paperback](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/20268079-country-delights-kaiki-uncanny-tales-from-japan-vol-2-paperback) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*