A candy story about a ghost mom and her baby ~A gentle ghost story I encountered in Higashiyama, Kyoto~
A candy story about a ghost mom and her baby
~A gentle ghost story I encountered in Higashiyama, Kyoto~
Summer in Kyoto is a little strange.
Wind chimes swaying in the alley at dusk,
A sweet fragrance wafts from somewhere.
The source of this scent is a candy shop with the rather unusual name "Ghost Childrearing Candy."
This is a long-established shop that has been selling candy in Higashiyama for over 450 years, and in fact, a "gentle ghost story" has appeared in this shop.
The person who comes to buy candy every night
"Can I have one of these candies please?" she said in a faint voice.
My hands were cold, but there was something about them that was like a mother's gentleness.
After that, every night she came to buy candy.
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Baby in the grave
The next morning, the store owner visits the grave and finds the deceased woman and her baby there.
The baby was sucking on a candy.
Even after her mother passed away, she still came to buy candy to raise the baby.
💗WABISUKE's easy-to-understand interpretation
This story may seem a little scary, but it's actually very gentle.
A mother's love transcends life and transforms into sweet candy to protect her baby.
At WABISUKE, we are sharing the story of the "Ghost Mom and Baby" with you.
I think it's cute and character-like.
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• Ghost Mom: A ghost with fluffy hair and kind eyes.
• Baby: A chubby-cheeked child holding a candy tightly.
• Candy Shop: A bit clumsy, but a kindhearted owner
It would be fun to see a picture book or illustration series featuring these characters going on little adventures in the Kyoto nightlife.
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🍵One last bite, a sweet aftertaste
Ghost Childrearing Candy can still be purchased in Higashiyama.
It has a slight ginger flavor and a nostalgic taste.
If you come to Kyoto, be sure to take a look.
Perhaps a mother's love is gently melting beneath the sweetness of the candy.