THE STORY OF MIMI−NASHI−HOICHI - Lafcadio Hearn - The Spirits of the Dead have a very particular taste in Music - Kwaidan Stories 🌌 Welcome to Tailes from the Cryptkeeper! 🖤 Explore the haunting tale of Mimi-nashi-Hōïchi, the earless biwa player, in this chilling episode from Lafcadio Hearn's classic Kwaidan series. Set in the coastal town of Akamagaseki, this Japanese folk tale follows the blind musician Hōïchi, renowned for his mesmerizing biwa performances and recitations of the famous Battle of Dan-no-ura. Summoned by a mysterious samurai, Hōïchi finds himself performing for a ghostly audience of the vengeful Heike clan spirits. His haunting rendition of the battle's tragic events leaves the dead in awe, demanding he return night after night. But Hōïchi's obedience comes at a terrifying price when the enraged spirits exact a chilling punishment. Witness the eerie phenomenon of the Oni-bi ghost fires, the power of Buddhist rituals, and the consequences of bargaining with the restless dead. This atmospheric adaptation brings Hearn's iconic story vividly to life, capturing the spine-tingling blend of history and supernatural horror that defined Japanese Kaidan folklore. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and dark legends of feudal Japan. Subscribe to experience more hair-raising tales from the anthology, where the line between reality and the spirit world blurs. 🕰️ Timestamps: 00:00 -  THE STORY OF MIMI-NASHI-HOICHI 00:18 - Dan No Ura 02:03 - Hoichi the Biwa player 03:14 - The Strange Voice 06:11 - An incredible Performance 10:50 - Hoichi's Secret 14:06 - Bewitched! 16:19 - Alone in the Dark! 18:14 - Mimi-Nashi-Hoichi 🔗 Connect with us on social media: 𝕩: https://twitter.com/NigelWatsonTFTC ⓕ: https://www.facebook.com/NigelWatsonCryptkeeper/ ᯤ: https://open.spotify.com/show/56tVtQmdyrJqbvOKzATRbQ?si=6a2d698a87d1466b ♪: https://www.tiktok.com/@talesfromthecryptkeeper Discord: https://discord.com/invite/j98dKQmD 🌑 Subscribe for more cosmic horrors: https://shorturl.at/mWY07 Embark on this cosmic journey with us! Subscribe, like, and share. Let the whispers from the abyss resonate. Don't forget to leave your reviews and comments—it fuels our dark and mysterious endeavors. 📺 Watch our previous videos on Lovecraft's works and join our growing community of horror and mystery enthusiasts. #horrorpodcast , #lovecraft , #podcastepisode , #spookystories , #audiobook , #audiobooks , #mysterypodcast , #hauntedmansion , #cthulhu , #ai , #clipchamp , #scarystories , #creepytales , #ghoststoriesintelugu , #supernatural , #eeriestories , #terryfingtales , #eldritch , #cthulhumythos , #arkham , #necronomicon , #yogsothoth , #nyarlathoteps , #miskatonic , #shubniggurath , #unspeakable , #outergods , #dunwich , #theshadowoverinnsmouth , #cthulhusawakening , #madnessfromthedeep , #rlyehrising , #cultichorrors , #shoggoth , #whispersoftheabyss , #audiobook #descript #originalstory #originalstories #salem #Kwaidan