A Strange Tale of Hida

A young physician returns to Hida to establish his practice and marry, only to face rumors of elusive mountain creatures and a terrifying disappearance.

A cave-dwelling mother and son, an unrequited love, and a police investigation draw the mountain community into a mystery that deepens as snow arrives.

This complete 1912–1913 tale includes all sixty-four sections and the final report, with notes on period references and the work’s speculative anthropology. AI-assisted translation, prepared and edited by Valentin Sarić.