JPNSTUDIO Japanese art on Instagram: "Kwaidan, literally "ghost story" is Masaki Kobayashi's 1964 masterpiece, a haunting anthology of four supernatural tales drawn from traditional Japanese folklore. Each story is a study in visual storytelling: In "The Black Hair", the contrast of muted interiors with deep reds heightens emotional tension, while the protagonist's kimono and hairstyle reflect both her status and inner turmoil. "The Woman of the Snow" uses stark whites and icy blues to create an