Botan Dōrō

Botan Dōrō (牡丹燈籠 The Peony Lantern) is a Japanese ghost story (kaidan) that is both romantic and horrific; it is one of the most famous kaidan in Japan. The plot involves sex with the dead and the consequences of loving a ghost. It is sometimes known as Kaidan Botan Dōrō (怪談牡丹灯籠 Tales of the Peony Lantern), based on the kabuki version of the story; this title is commonly used in translation.

Botan Dōrō

Botan Dōrō (牡丹燈籠 The Peony Lantern) is a Japanese ghost story (kaidan) that is both romantic and horrific; it is one of the most famous kaidan in Japan. The plot involves sex with the dead and the consequences of loving a ghost. It is sometimes known as Kaidan Botan Dōrō (怪談牡丹灯籠 Tales of the Peony Lantern), based on the kabuki version of the story; this title is commonly used in translation.