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Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle

**Japanese Rhinoceros Beetle** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

These beetles are quite popular with children in Japan due to their iridescent black carapace and remarkable horn.

Called "kabuto-mushi" in Japan, they get that name due to their striking resemblance to "kabuto," the helmets once worn b samurai.

Rare variants and larger specimens famously command high prices among enthusiasts. Some have even gone for over 200,000 yen, or close to 2,000 US dollars.

This species of beetle was long believed to be strictly nocturnal. However, recent research points to a theory that the types of vegetation in their diet affect when they are active.
Old Wounds

**Old Wounds** is one of the side missions in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

A spirit tells Akito and KK about a rash of mysterious deaths that have brought work to a halt at a nearby construction site. They set off to investigate the area and uncover the truth.

## Objectives

* Investigate the construction site.
* Search the area.
* Investigate the manor.
* Defeat the shiromoku.
* Purge the lord's specter.

## Rewards

* Meika x5,000
* Approx. 1,500 Spirits
Japanese Calendar Encyclopedia - Entry 2

**Japanese Calendar Encyclopedia - Entry 2** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Text

Obon: Dates vary, but generally a few days around August 15.

A festival for honoring the spirits of departed ancestors. Obon traces its roots to a legend that it is possible to save those spirits that found their way to hell.

It is theorized that the "Bon dance," a dance associated with Obon, started as a way to express joy at having saved the dead from a horrible afterlife.
Nekomata

**Nekomata** (猫又) are Yokai in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

*In Japanese folklore, cats who live for a long time can sometimes gain spiritual power. Their tails then split into two and they transform into a type of yokai known as a nekomata.*

*The name itself has a partly ambigous etymology. While "neko" itself means "cat" in Japanese, the "mata" can be written and interpreted using different kanji, although generally it refers to the dual tails that they sport.*

*Their spiritual power allows them to understand human language, and continues to become stronger over time.*

*However, nekomata aren't entirely benign creatures, and in fact have sometimes been known to attack humans. The Meigetsuki, a diary written by Fujiwara Sadie between the 12th and 13th centuries, describes a nekomata who appeared one night and devoured seven or eight unfortunate souls.*

*Questions abound regarding why these mystical felines leave decided to set up shop in Shibuya, though at least on theory suggests they're trying to save up meika to buy some nether catnip.*

## Trivia

* The Nekomata quotes a non-playable character called Weapons Merchant (Merchant) from Resident Evil 4 (Biohazard 4 in Japan). A game directed by Shinji Mikami.
Kendama

**Kendama** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A toy consisting of a ball with a hole in the bottom attached by string to a handle with a spike on top, as well as three shallow bowls.

The basic goal is to swing the ball around and have it land on different parts of the handle, ideally in sequence.

In Japan, competitive versions of kendama are played at tournaments across the country, as well as in skill ranking examinations.

There are numerous techniques for swinging the handle and getting the ball to land that put one's precision and speed to the test.
Artsy Nekomata

The **Artsy Nekomata** is a nekomata who has requests for Akito and KK.

## Requests

 Utamaro Ukiyo-e | I remember where it was stashed... In a hotel, protected by two fierce equine guardians.
 Hokusai Ukiyo-e | "Kagerie 24" sticks out in my mind... But they're not open 24 hours, are they? Must have misremembered.
 Portrait of a Spirit | Something this scary, I wouldn't be surprised to find it locked up in a shrine hall.
 Reiwa Placard | The Sengoku Center Building houses tons of offices, and plenty of lockers to go with them.

## Bonus Rewards

* Complete 2 Requests: Camera Filter: Illustrated
* Complete All Requests: Katashiro x3
Marbles

**Marbles** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

Small, spherical glass baubles made to be flicked and to strike against others. They come in many designs and color patterns, so some people collect them or use them as decorations.

Marbles made of glass began to made in Japan during the 19th century and were popularly used in children's games until the latter half of the 20th century.

Many origins for the Japanese word for marbles ("bidama") have been hypothesized, but it is commonly thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "vidro," meaning glass.

The "bi" is the phonetic sound taken from the beginning of "vidro" appended with the Japanese word "dama" meaning "ball" or "sphere."
Nether Yakuza Puffs

**Nether Yakuza Puffs** is one of the consumables found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A food which bears a striking resemblance to an earthly brand of puffed rice snacks. The sweet coating belies intensely spicy undertones. The balance of sweet and spicy will neutralize your psychic aura, making it more difficult for enemies to spot you.

## See also

* Consumables
* Database
Dire Straits

**Dire Straits** is one of the side missions in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

A spirit tells Akito and KK about some otherworldy wailing coming from inside a restroom stall. They decide to look into the matter.

## Objectives

* Check out the park restroom.
* Investigate the voice.
* Pass some toilet paper into the suspicious stall.
* Pass some more toilet paper into the suspicious stall.
* Speak with the man who needed to use the restroom.

## Rewards

* Meika x3,000
* Approx. 500 Spirits
Nether Oden

**Nether Oden** is one of the consumables found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A food which bears a striking resemblance to an earthly convenience store staple. Unlike normal oden, which is served hot, this radiates an otherworldly chill. Eating it will clear your mind, making it easier to perform Perfect Blocks.

## See also

* Consumables
* Database
Gara-Kei

**Gara-Kei** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

This style of phone gets its name from a portmanteau combining "Galápagos," a direct reference to Darwin's theory of evolution, with "keitai", the Japanese word for cellphone.

Long before smartphones, these fully-featured flip-phones had the full power of the communication industry in the palm of users' hands, so to speak.

The term gara-kei itself came about due to the fact that development of mobile functions and services unique to Japan were surpassing global standards at the time.

The Japanese business world thought this was similar to the unique evolutionary changes seen in species that Darwin recorded in the Galápagos Islands.
Message on Dropped Smartphone

**Message on Dropped Smartphone** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

I'm so sorry. I lost the telephone card. The one from the animal photo series.

I'm pretty sure I dropped it in the laundromat... I'll go check there.

Someone also might have taken it to the police box, so I'll stop by there if I still can't find it.
Japanese Doll

**Japanese Doll** is one of the items found in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

Ichimatsu dolls, a particularly famous variety, are characterized by their brushed hair and beautiful kimono outfits, and are sometimes kept in the hopes of warding off misfortune.

In the past, they were also utilized in wedding ceremonies.

### Relics text

In many cases, "Japanese doll" refers to a female dressed in traditional Japanese garb.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), they were considered important to wedding ceremonies when daughters from samurai families got married.

Japanese urban legends tell of the hair on these dolls being able to grow. One such instance involves a treasured doll belonging to a girl who died as an infant.

At first, the doll's hair was merely a short bob, but it rapidly grew longer and longer because, supposedly, the girl's spirt had possessed it.
Akito

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## Acting Information

### Voice actor

Kensuke Nishi (Japanese)Cory Yee (English)

**Akito Izuki** (伊月 暁人 , Izuki Akito) is the playable main protagonist in *GhostWire: Tokyo*. He teams up with KK, a spirit, who used to be a detective.

## Database entry

*Full name: Akito Izuki*

*A 22 year-old student who gets into a terrible traffic accident in Shibuya. Teetering on the brink of death, he is saved thanks to his union with a mysterious and shadowy being.*

*After losing his life to a man wearing a Hannya mask, Akito merges with a shadowy figure that goes by the name of "KK," completely restoring him to life. Together, the two of them pursue Hannya, who has kidnapped Akito's younger sister, Mari.*

*After finally reaching Hannya's lair, Yaseotoko ambushes Akito and tears KK out of him, depriving him of his partner's powers.*

*Upon backtracking to KK's safehouse, Akito uncovers the location that KK is being held with the help of a mysterious woman. He manages to reach KK, and the pair merge together once more.*

## Appearance

Akito is a tall young man with fair complexion. He has short black hair and brown eyes. Upon merging with KK's spirit, the upper right side of his face is coated in dark smoke. When KK communicates, the black smoke also emits from Akito's right hand, along with a bright orange light on his palm. There also are mysterious, glowing pulsing lines coursing through the veins of Akito's arms.

## Relationships

### Mari

Mari is Akito's younger sister. He feels responsible for her after the deaths of their parents, and is worried that he does not know what she is thinking.

### KK

KK is the spirit of a detective who had died against the Masked Villain. He possessed Akito when he had gotten mortally wounded in a car crash on the way to the hospital where his sister was hospitalised. While their relationship starts rocky and conflicted, they soon learn how to work together in tandem, bantering with one another and balancing each others traits to match what needs to be done.

### Rinko

Rinko is a former partner of KK's. After her death, she reaches out as a spirit and allies with KK and Akito. Akito is respectful of her and reproachful of KK's frustration with her.
Occult Nekomata

The **Occult Nekomata** is a nekomata who has requests for Akito and KK.

## Bonus Rewards

* Complete 3 Requests: Exposure Talisman x2
* Complete 6 Requests: Camera Filter: Night Vision
* Complete 9 Requests: Camera Filter: Thermographic
* Complete All Requests: Outfit: Tinfoil Hat

## Trivia

* The Film Camera, maybe a reference to the antagonist and serial killer, Stefano Valentini from the Evil Within 2 video game, directed by Shinji Mikami. One of his images has him holding the same camera model.
Magazine w/ Free Handbag

**Magazine w/ Free Handbag** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

Some might think a thin magazine and a fine handbag make for an odd couple. However, in Japan it is normal to see something so lavish packaged in with a publication.

While no doubt a great deal for customers, why the pairing of large bonus items with magazines became common is a bit of a mystery.

One way it has been explained is that publishers reap most of their profits from advertising, so marketing a magazine with such a quality pack-in item is still profitable.

Either way, it's hard to pass up a bargain like this.
Office Memo

**Office Memo** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

10:00 AM: Morning assembly

Tuesday 11:00 AM: Project meeting

Wednesady 2:00 PM: Project P sales meeting, design delivery request

September 29: HQ presentation in Osaka

No materials yet.

Interview contact decided. No particular demands from the other party.
Drunkard's Alley

**Drunkard's Alley** is one of the landmarks found in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

This area features a stark contrast between modern office buildings and worn-down old pubs.

The variety of pubs is what makes the place really special, though. From traditional establishments serving old standbys like oden and yakitori to high-class wine bars, there's something for everyone here.
Kenka Kiseru

**Kenka Kiseru** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

Kiseru are a type of round Japanese smoking pipe resembling a flute. Similar to western-style pipes shredded tobacco leaves are placed in the bowl and then lit with a flame.

Widely employed during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868), kiseru carried as weapons by chonin, a social class of urban merchants and artisans, were referred to as "kenka kiseru," or "fighting pipes."

The reason for their proliferation as weapons stems from the fact that chonin were prohibited from possessing swords and therefore turned to kiseru as a substitute.

Kenka kiseru were also made iconic by way of Keiji Maeda, an especially popular samurai commander who was active between the late Warring States and early Edo periods (roughly the turn of the 17th century).

Numerous legends have sprouted up in the centuries that have followed, including how he himself fought uisng a large kenka kiseru.
Overtime Policy Complaint

**Overtime Policy Complaint** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Text

Having days where overtime isn't allowed won't change what work I have to get done!

Clients aren't going to just wait for the next business day to roll around.

Just pay us overtime instead of forcing us to take work home!
Model Axolotl

**Model Axolotl** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

The axolotl is known by the unique name "wooper looper" in Japan. Pink axolotls, in particular, stole the hearts of many in Japan when a 1985 commercial for instant yakisoba made them a household name.

Unfortunately, their numbers are dwindling. In fact, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has banned their international sale and trade. That is why almost all axolotl kept in captivity in apan are bred specimens.
Bottle Gourd

**Bottle Gourd** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A type of container made by hollowing and drying out the gourds that grow from calabash vines.

Once processed, they can function as decorative pieces or to store things such as water and alcohol, as they have been used since ancient times.

Legends say that kappa have a distaste for bottle gourds. Despite having a fondness for cucumbers, which come from the same family of plants, when kappa see a human carrying a bottle gourd, they'll flee.

The origin of this aversion ostensibly lies in an incident where a kappa was told to submerge a bottle gourd into a river, but failed to do so because the gourd always floated back up despite any efforts to the contrary. This ultimately drove the creature to flee.
Oni (Side mission)

**Oni** is one of the side missions in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

Akito and KK find the spirit of a man who tells them that he's seen an oni. Evidently, it was summoned after he gave a dog in a bandana some kibi dango. Intent on finding the oni, Akito and KK decide to start by tracking down the accessorized pooch.

## Objectives

* Search for the dog with a bandana.
* Give the dog a kibi dango.
* Get the dog to call out the oni.
* Receive the oni's power.

## Rewards

* Meika x1,000
* Magatama x1
"Spooky Action at a Distance" Article

**"Spooky Action at a Distance" Article** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

...The research team was able to successfully capture a phenomenon known as "quantum entanglement" on film for the first time in history, demonstrating how two particles can exert a strong influence on each other.

This finding could revolutionize...
KK's Investigation Notes

**KK's Investigation Notes** can be found in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## List of KK's Investigation Notes

* The Awakened AI
* The Cult of the Flying Cloth
* The Dancing Headless Students
* The Ether Thief
* The Giant Teru Teru Bozu
* The Jukai Soba Excavation
* The Kappa and the Cucumber
* The King of the Loan Sharks
* The Kirigaoka Vanishing
* The Line at the Ramen Shop
* The Marunouchi Vanishing
* The Mystery of the Invisible Cat
* The Nekomata and the Convenience Store
* The Overpriced Tickets
* The Sewer Kid
* The Sports Avenue Barker
* The Strange Case of the City Tengu
* The Tengu Turf War
* The Turbo Student
Kazarigoma

**Kazarigoma** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

Decorative items crafted in the image of shogi pieces, used to invoke prosperity in business.

The faces of kazarigoma can have different kaiju written on them, such as those that represent the king in shogi, or the character for horse, but displayed facing the reverse direction.

The meaning behind the curious deviation of the backwards "horse," referred to as "left horse," is multi-layered. It stems in part from auspicious phrasing that arises when pronouncing the Japanese word for horse, "uma," backwards.

Additionally, it is often considered best practice in horseriding to mount a horse on its left side rather than the right, where the rider is more prone to tumbling off. Thus, it's thought that saddling up a horse from the left will allow one to navigate life safely, even in a figurative sense with a kazarigoma.
Model Supercar

**Model Supercar** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A small-scale model automobile that is primarily sold as a children's toy. It is equipped with a spring that mimics the shocks on a real car when pushing down on the model's frame.

It might look like just a sports car at first glance, but a supercar is in a class of its own. Japan caught the craze for these expensive, high-octane cars in 1970---so much so that their striking designs transformed the landscape of manga and anime.

A wide variety of merchandise, from RC cars and die-cast models to erasers, was produced to capitalize on the boom.
Black-Rimmed Glasses

**Black-Rimmed Glasses** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

The black-rimmed style is not an uncommon sight, but for those well-versed in American crime pop-culture knowledge these glasses might bring to mind a certain legendary detective.

To date, he has closed the book on a great many difficult cases, but now his whereabouts are a mystery.

Finding a specialty pair of custom-made glasses like these in Tokyo seems to suggest that he once visited the city. That might not be as unlikely as it sounds, considering he was of Japanese descent.
Karakasa

**Karakasa** is one of the items found in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

An ancient type of Japanese paper umbrella made with a bamboo frame.

Japanese folklore suggests that spirits can take root inside old objects and grant them a mind of their own and the power of mobility.

Karakasa-kozo are a type of yokai though to be born from a soul inhabiting a karakasa.
Inarizushi

**Inarizushi** is one of the consumables in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

Pockets of fried tofu stuffed with vinegared sushi rice. Inarizushi was first invented in the Edo period (1603-1868) and is beloved as a cheap and simple snack that some call the original Japanese fast food.

There are multiple theories on the etymology of the name; one suggests that it pertains to Uka-no-Mitama, the patron goddess of Inari shrines, whose fox envoys are said to be quite fond of them.
Forlorn

**Forlorn** (雨童 *Ame-warabe*) are Visitors in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A type of Visitor born from the sorrow of abused children. They are not directly combative, and when frightened, they summon other Visitors to aid them before fleeing.

## Description

The Forlorn takes on the manifestation of children long neglected or abused. While innocent at glance, they are defenseless who fear anything around them. While tempting to approach, whether good or bad, the sight of an unknown being will rattle them to even the slightest.

## Appearance

They take on the form of young children with a small stature. They wear a yellow raincoat and carry a yellow umbrella. They are likely wearing a randoseru (ランドセル), a type of backpack commonly used by Japanese elementary school children, under their coat. The symbol on its back is a children crossing sign.

## Behavior

They cannot attack, but if they detect a threat, they will alert other Visitors into the area as long as they remain alive.

## Gallery

Close UpEyes Glows Red when Akito is spotted.
## Trivia

* This is the only Visitor that Akito/KK does not purge their cores. Instead, they would place a seal tag and perform a Hand Seal to exorcise them.
	+ The process is longer than silently purging other Visitors.
Ed

Ed
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**Ed** is one of the characters in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

*One of KK's allies, and the inventor of the Spirit Transmission Device.*

*He previously fought to stop Hannya's plans together with Rinko, KK, and the others. Once their efforts ended in failure, he fled Shibuya and now supports KK and Akito while they remain within the barrier.*

*He is an avid lover of gizmos and gadgets who struggles to communicate, so he prefers to talk to people via voice recordings. So much so, in fact, that entire weeks can go by without him directly exchanging with anyone else.*
Guest Room Alcoves

**Guest Room Alcoves** is one of the keywords found in the Database in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

It's common for traditional Japanese homes to have recessed alcoves with wooden surfaces that are slightly raised above the floor.

Such alcoves are called "tokonoma" in Japanese and are often modestly decorated with hanging scrolls and flower vases.
Onigawara

**Onigawara** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A type of decorative roof tile found on top of or at the edges of the roofs of traditional Japanese homes.

Though onigawara depicting oni are the most representative variety, they actually come in many types. These can include gods of fortune, creatures like dragons and carp, and even tiles with the kanji for "water" written on them.

Onigawara are placed on roofs to dispel evil spirits and calamity, as well as more practically to prevent rainwater from leaking during storms.
Blindness

**Blindness** is the second mission that is found in Chapter 3 of *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

Akito and KK continue to pursue Hannya, each for his own reasons: Akito seeks the return of his kidnapped sister, and KK hates Hannya for not only murdering his allies, but for using his corporeal body as a tool.

The pair continue to close in on their target with the help of one of KK's comrades, Rinko.

## Objectives

* Find the torii gate.
* Cleanse the torii gate.
* Find the destroy the barrier stones.
* Find the payphone.
* Find the telephone card.
* Contact Ed.
* Find the parking lot near Jizo Street.
* Search the area.
* Head for the rental locker.
* Search the rental locker.
* Head to Kirigaoka apartment block.
* Find Building C, Apartment 302.
* Go outside.
* Follow Rinko.
* Check out the park.
* Examine the payphone.

## Files

The following files can be found during this mission:

* Message on Dropped Smartphone
* Note Leaf in Rental Locker
Model Restaurant Food

**Model Restaurant Food** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A meticulously detailed model of a meal. A variety of models like this one are used by restaurants to entice passersby with their lifelike depictions of the delicious dishes on offer inside.

Recently, however, the models have also become something of a souvenir among tourists visiting from abroad.
Frustration with Promotion

**Frustration with Promotion** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Text

I guess that new performance review system is why I was promoted to manager despite being so young.

But like, what am I supposed to do when everyone I'm managing is older than me and won't respect me?

I feel like I was set up for failure here!
Little Girl Lost

**Little Girl Lost** is one of the side missions in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

Akito and KK find the spirit of a young girl crying after losing sight of her mother. They decide to help search for the missing mom.

## Objectives

* Find the girl's mother.
* Purge the corruption.
* Speak with the spirit.

## Rewards

* Meika x3,000
* Outfit: Officer
* Approx. 500 Spirits
A Maze of Death

**A Maze of Death** is the third mission that is found in Chapter 2 of *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

No sooner have Akito and KK entered the safehouse than a barrier materializes around the entire apartment building, trapping them inside.

Akito and KK manage to escape and then attempt to follow the trail left behind by the perpetrator, hoping to catch up to him.

## Objectives

* Make your way to Shiroyama Shrine.
* Cleanse Shiroyama Shrine.
* Look for something useful at the shrine.
* Head for the Kagerie observation deck.
* Search the shrine.
* Head for the Kagerie observation deck.
* Search the shrine.
* Head for the Kagerie observation deck.
* Use the tourist binoculars to search the area.
* Head to the Shibuya underground.

## Files

The following files can be found during this mission:

* Festival Calendar
* Horrible Experience
* Japanese Calendar Encyclopedia - Entry 3
* Shinto Priest Weekly Report
* Shiroyama Shrine Autumn Festival Notice
* Shrine Request
* Unlucky Year Chart
Dorayaki

**Dorayaki** is one of the consumables in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A type of Japanese sweet consisting of red bean paste stuffed between two circular patties resembling pancakes.

Its name is derived from the Japanese word for gong, "dora." It's also known at times as "mikasa" in reference to Mt. Mikasa in Nara.
Forsaken

> A type of Visitor born from the inexhaustible rage of young children. Though it doesn't attack others outright, it does summon other powerful Visitors to fight for it.
>
> In-game description

## Physical description

### Species

Visitors

**Forsaken** (血童 *chi-warabe*) are Visitors in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Description

The Forlorn takes on the manifestation of children long neglected or abused. While innocent at glance, they are defenseless who fear anything around them. While tempting to approach, whether good or bad, the sight of an unknown being will rattle them to even the slightest.

## Appearance

They take on the form of young children with a small stature. They wear a tattered red rain coat and carry a red umbrella. They are likely wearing a randoseru (ランドセル), a type of backpack commonly used by Japanese elementary school children, under their coat. The symbol on its back is a children crossing sign.

## Behavior

They cannot attack, but if they detect a threat, they will alert other Visitors into the area as long as they remain alive.

## Trivia

* This is the only Visitor that Akito/KK does not purge their cores. Instead, they would place a seal tag and perform a Hand Seal to exorcise them.
	+ The process is longer than silently purging other Visitors.
* They appear in Chapter 4 and beyond.
* One can be found in Tatsui Shrine near a park.
Japanese Calendar Encyclopedia - Entry 3

**Japanese Calendar Encyclopedia - Entry 3** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Text

Kannazuki: Around October

The tenth month in the traditional Japanese lunar calendar.

The middle character of the kanji for Kannazuki was initially used just for its sound instead of its meaning. THis should be nothing to write home about-except that while the pronunciation should mean "month of the gods", the kanji-themselves read "the month without gods".

Further complicating this is the fact that it's the month the Shinto gods are said to convene at the Izumo Taisha shrine.

So, it can be both interpreted either as the gods coming together for this month, or as the gods leaving their usual homes, thus making it a month when they are absent.
A Passage Beyond

**A Passage Beyond** is one of the side missions in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

Akito and KK hear a rumor from a spirit about a hidden basement level in a nearby building. The basement is said to serve as a gateway to the underworld and is connected to a string of disappearances. They decide to investigate.

## Objectives

* Find the entrance to the basement.
* Search the basement.
* Defeat the woman in red.

## Rewards

* Meika x10,000
* Magatama x1
* Approx. 1,500 Spirits
Hannya

> "The death of the body is a natural phenomenon. And in liberating our souls from their corporeal shells, we are returned to our true forms. People always decry the truth when forced to face it. Soon, you too will come to understand how meaningless these earthly vessels truly are."
>
>

> - Hannya, Chapter 5: Tokyo Tower
>
>

**Hannya** (般若) is the main antagonist of *GhostWire: Tokyo*. His goal is to create a world where both the living and underworld combine as one, using twisted methods in means of doing so.

## Database entry

> "A mysterious man wearing a Hannya mask as seen in Noh plays. Believed to be connected to the mass Vanishing that has taken place in Shibuya. He grievously wounds Akito before whisking his sister Mari away.
>
>

> In order to reunite with his departed wife and daughter, he performs a ceremony at a shrine located in a restricted area of Kirigaoka which summons giants into the mortal realm."
>
>

## History

Hannya has unleashed a catastrophic fog upon Tokyo that wipes out most of its population. In the aftermath, he leads the Faceless, a menacing group of loyal zealots who bend to his will. Where smiling citizens once walked now stands an army of creatures known as the Visitors.
Kibori Kuma

**Kibori Kuma** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A wooden carving depicting a brown bear holding a salmon in its mouth. During the early 20th century, kibori kuma made for popular souvenirs in northern Japan.

The reason for their existence comes from the Tokugawa clan who once ruled Japan.

Yoshichika Tokugawa, the 19th head of the family's Owari branch, came upon bear carvings while traveling in Switzerland. He brought them back to Japan with him, after which they grew more and more popular.
Dust-Covered Planner

**Dust-Covered Planner** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

April 8th

2 PM

I've been tasked with going to the "suicide building."

I hate it, but I drew the short straw...

Gotta just get this over with. I don't want to be late meeting Sakura.

7PM

Date w/ Sakura

Kagerie, at our usual spot
Hide and Seek II

**Hide and Seek II** is one of the side missions in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

Akito and KK again meet the child spirit Yosuke, who invites them to play another round of hide and seek.

## Objectives

* Find Yosuke in the shrine grounds.
* Search the area with Spectral Vision.
* Search the small shrine.
* Find the key to the shrine.
* Open the door to the small shrine.

## Rewards

* Meika x3,000
* Approx. 500 Spirits
A Full House

**A Full House** is one of the side missions in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

The spirit of an occult content creator explains to Akito and KK that she's having trouble at home-the place has become too "spiritual." They decide to head to her apartment to investigate further.

## Objectives

* Check out the content creator's apartment.
* Search the apartment.
* Find and purge the hidden specters.
* Speak to the content creator.

## Rewards

* Meika 3,000
* Approx. 500 Spirits
Construction Labyrinth

**Construction Labyrinth** is one of the landmarks found in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

With Shibuya's rush to redevelop the area, it's no surprise that construction sites are everywhere.

Half-completed roads will often lead to dead ends, and anyone wandering into an area under construction is likely to feel like they've gotten lost in a maze.
Bubble Era Folding Fan

**Bubble Era Folding Fan** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

The Bubble Era (1985-1991) saw Japan in the midst of a major economic bubble.

Coincidently, disco made a booming comeback during this time as well. Even as the Bubble Era was coming to an end, disco clubs were packed with people.

Women dancing on the "odachi-dai" dance floors waving feathered fans much like this became the cutting-edge fashion trend of the day.
Kanzashi

**Kanzashi** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A Japanese hair accessory designed for women.

In the Edo period (1603-1868), women began to style their hair more extravagantly, which led to an explosion in the popularity of such ornaments.

Modern Japanese women wear them even today as a part of traditional Japanese garb.

The roots of kanzashi are quite old, with one theory suggesting that they may date back as far as Japan's Jomon period (12,000 BCE-1000 BCE), during which they existed as thin rods used to ward off evil spirits.

By putting these rods in one's hair, they could avert potential disaster. It was at this point that the rods became known as "kamizashi," from which the world kanzashi ultimately derives.
Bloodthirsty Blossoms

**Bloodthirsty Blossoms** is one of the side missions in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

Akito and KK encounter the spirit of a gardener who tells them about an unusual cherry blossom tree that blooms red out of season. Believing corruption to be the cause, the pair set off to purify the tree.

## Objectives

* Examine the red cherry blossom tree.
* Defeat all enemies.
* Examine the red cherry blossom tree.
* Speak to the gardener.

## Rewards

* Meika x5,000
* Approx. 750 Spirits
Lamentation

**Lamentation** ( '**) are Visitors in *GhostWire: Tokyo.***

## Database entry

*A type of Visitor born from the isolation of those cut off from friends and family. They hang in midair as they wait for their prey.*

## Appearance

Lamentations appear as a legless female spirit. They have black hair that resembles tentacles, a face devoid of facial features except for a large, gaping mouth, and wear a white shirt with a red dress.

## Behavior

Lamentations can either be hanging on wires or walking on their hands when first encountered. Upon seeing the player, they rush in and deal heavy damage that can easily bring them down from full health to only about half-health. When blocking, Lamentations rush in to attack, only at a very slow speed. It is therefore recommended to constantly block while attacking. A fully charged Fire attack or wiring in can also help.

It has been observed that Lamentation can manipulate its nearby surroundings by causing road markings to float around like a cloth.

## Trivia

* Their appearance is inspired by the Teke Teke (テケテケ;てけ てけ) from Japanese folklore
Ochugen Gift Sample & Sale Event

**Ochugen Gift Sample & Sale Event** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

Runs June 1st through July 31st

Location: Main Building 5th Floor Exhibition Hall

Ochugen are the gift that say "I'm grateful."

Thanks to you, last year's year-end Oseibo Gift Sample and Sale event was a huge success.

This year, we're bringing that experience to Ochugen as well! Sample the finest gifts and find just the right one.

Come with an empty stomach, but don't leave empty handed!

Shibukyu Department Store, Shibuya
Katashiro

**Katashiro** is an item found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

### Keywords

Doll-like objects shaped like humans. They are made of paper or wood and have been employed as tools in Japanese sorcery since ancient times.

In Shinto ceremonies known as "oharae," katashiro are rubbed on ailing parts of the body to absorb the corruption contained within. They're then discarded in a medium like water to complete the purification process.

In addition their cleansing capabilities, katashiro can house divine spirits. Those who possess spiritual power can therefore utilize them as a vessel to contain spirits that continue to wander the earth after death.
Ittan-momen

**Ittan-momen** are Visitors and enemies in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

*A type of yokai that resembles a large white cloth, said to have been sighted in southern Japan. The "ittan" in their name refers to a unit of measurement used in Japanese textiles that roughly indicates the length of cloth needed to produce a single kimono.*

*Ittan-momen appear after the sun has gone down and attack humans, wrapping themselves around their faces, obscuring their vision and subsequently suffocating them.*

*According to those who have been attacked by the ittan-momen, they immediately disappear if cut by a blade, leaving a splash of blood behind on the would-be victim's hand.*

*In the past, in regions where ittan-momen were said to appear, adults would often warn children against staying out too late, lest they be caught by lurking ittan-momen. This was likely a testament to their fearsome reputation.*
Grappling and Gliding

**Grappling and Gliding** is one of the tutorials found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

You can move through the air by making use of your grapple and glide abilities.

Grapple: Extend a wire onto a tengu, and use it to rapidly pull you into the air. Hold L2, aim at a tengu, and then press X to grapple.

Glide: While high up in midair, hold X to glide for a short time. You'll fall if you release X.

Tengu are a type of yokai that usually lives in the mountains, but for some reason they've found their way into the city. Some yokai such as the tengu might be able to lend you their aid.
Object Corruption Research Notes

**Object Corruption Research Notes** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

Throughout the world, there have always been objects that people claim bring misfortune to their owners. They call them "cursed" or "corrupted," but scientifically speaking, what sort of changes are actually taking place inside them? It's a subject that I find to be out of deep interest.

It's easier than you'd expect to come across these kinds of objects in day-to-day life. It didn't take much digging at all to find something that immediately sparked my interest.

I'd love to research it, but I'm not too keen to test my luck buying it myself, I think I'll send KK to get it instead. If it turns out something is actually wrong with the thing, I'm sure he can handle it.
Kenta Owada - Fatal Accident Report

**Kenta Owada - Fatal Accident Report** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Text

Kenta Owada was admitted with a fracture in his right femur. Prior to his death, his treatment was progressing well and he was close to being discharged.

However, in the early hours of July 23, his body was discovered in an operating room. Cause of death is unknown; no signs of external trauma were found. As Owada was a registered eye donor, we are currently inquiring about patients in need of corneal transplants.

At the time the body was discovered, there were reports of some extremely strange things happening in the OR. Given the large number of similar eyewitness accounts, access to the area will be restricted for the time being, and the door will be locked with a passcode.

Passcode: 74398.
Kuchisake

**Kuchisake** (口裂 *Kuchi-sake*) are Visitors and enemies in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

*A type of Visitor born from frenzied rage. They wield deadly one-handed weapons as they hunt and butcher their living prey.*

## Description

Inspired by an actual urban legend, the Kuchisake-onna are strong and agile opponents, capable of closing distances quickly to get at you with their large scissor blades. Be careful if they ask you if you find them attractive; the only right answer is to say you think they’re average looking.

## Appearance

The Kuchisake's appearance consist of a tall, slender woman. They have long black hair and wear a white face mask on their mouth. Their apparel consist of a white trench coat and a white brimmed hat.

Their weapon of choice is a large pair of shears.

## Behavior

They are aggressive visitors with a violent demeanor. They will walk around their patrol area brandishing their scissors and while chuckling and saying certain phrases in Japanese. Their patrol area is denoted by the area around them seemingly taking on a Rusty/bloody texture.

## Attacks

1. **SLASH:** The Kuchisake will bring their scissors down on the player. This attack can be done two or three times in quick succession
2. **SEVERENCE ATTACK:** The Kuchisake will grab akito and stab him with her scissors, this attack doesn't do much damage but it does split Akito from KK. The Kuchisake's scissors will glow purple in the leadup towards the attack.
3. **CHARGE:** The Kuchisake will run at the player, this is normally followed up by one of the attacks above.

## Trivia

* Their appearance is inspired by the Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女, "Slit-Mouthed Woman") from Japanese folklore.

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuchisake-onna
Cherry Blossoms & Death

**Cherry Blossoms & Death** is one of the keywords found in the Database in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

It's thought that cherry blossoms and death have a symbolic tie stemming back to ancient times in Japan. It's sometimes said that the dead are buried beneath the roots of especially beautiful cherry blossom trees.

A novelist by the name of Kajii Motojiro published the novel "Under the Cherry Blossom Trees" in 1928; it begins with, "Dead bodies are buried under the cherry trees!" The novel follows the story of a protagonist who becomes troubled by the thought that corpses could be the source of the near-excessive beauty of cherry blossom trees.

Folklorist Kunio Yanagita's "The Problem of Weeping Cherry Blossoms" from 1930 would further ground this morbid connection.

in the book, Yanagita argues that weeping cherry blossom trees are inherently spiritual objects, that they represent sacred ground for the dead buried beneath their branches and so should be respected.

This brings up a very real prospect that the original intent behind decorative cherry blossom trees was to be planted in memory of the dead.
Pillar of Light

**Pillar of Light** is the first mission that is found in Chapter 3 of *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Plot

Even robbed of KK's spirit by Yaseotoko, Akito somehow manages to make his way to the safehouse.

A woman who seems to be a friend of KK gives him a commuter pass case, which leads him to a shrine where KK is being held captive.

The pair reunite, stronger than ever in both body and spirit, and continue the hunt for Hannya.

## Objectives

* Head toward the pillar of light.
* Search the area.
* Head for the Sengoku Center Building.
* Search the area for clues with Spectral Vision.
* Follow the psychic trail.
* Find another way inside.
* Search for Rinko.
* Find a way to open the shutter.
* Find the control panel to open the shutter.
* Protect Rinko.
* Head outside.

## Files

The following files can be found during this mission:

* Important Memo
* Reporter's Notes
* Security Office Log
* September Company Events
* Shutter Memo
* VC Japan Magazine Clipping
Neighborhood Association Flyer

**Neighborhood Association Flyer** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Text

Neighborhood Flea Market Coming Soon

Do you have old children's clothes that don't fit clogging up your closet? Or maybe there's just one too many bits and/or bobs in your kitchen drawer? Whatever you might have, if it's not getting used, bring it on down and sell it!

Let someone else bless what WAS your mess!
Kagura Suzu

**Kagura Suzu** is one of the relics found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

A series of bells affixed to a small rod, which are rung by Shinto shrine maidens as they perform ritualistic kagura dances.

The bells on a kagura suzu are laid out in a series of three layers, with seven bells located on the bottom layer, five in the middle, and then three on top.
First Scrap from Landlord's Diary

**First Scrap from Landlord's Diary** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Text

My debt would be history if I just had that zashiki-warashi. But nooo, that selfish hag wants to hog it all to herself and won't sell it to me! Who the hell does she think she is?!

I can't take this anymore. If she's not gonna cooperate, I'll just steal the stupid thing and then I'll wave down at her from on top of my fat stacks of yen!
Charm Champ Sticker 0017

**Charm Champ Sticker 0017** is one of the files that can be found in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

Tamaga King, Guardian of the Barrier

The Charm Champs' lord and the protector of the Holy Realm has arrived to defend the land from the marauding ways of the Land of the Dead.

But will the charm needed to summon the sacred goddess really work in the hour of need?
Isobeyaki

**Isobeyaki** is one of the consumables in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

Grilled mochi seasoned with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed. This seaweed does double duty, adding extra flavor to the dish AND serving as a handy way to keep the treat from becoming too messy.

Mochi itself is made by steaming a type of particularly sticky white rice, which is then pounded and flattened to achieve its final shape. From there, it can be eaten as is, boiled, or even grilled.

Its history is believed to date back over a thousand years, with written records produced during Japan's Nara period (710-794) including food descriptions that are likely referring to mochi.
Oni

**Oni** are Visitors and enemies in *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

*An iconic symbol of fear throughout Japanese folklore, known to eat humans and commit many other acts of evil. Famous for tormenting the dead in Buddhist depictions of hell, countless stories exist of oni inflicting plain and suffering upon hapless humans.*

*One well-known example involves Shuten-doji, an oni with hordes of minions who ruled over a mountain. It is said that in the 10th century he attacked Kyoto, kidnapping people and plundering their treasures, only to be felled by Minamoto no Yorimitsu.*

*The idea of the oni has transcended its mythological roots, permeating much of Japanese language and culture. People who are particularly fearsome and imposing, for example, may be compared to oni.*

*Multiple common expressions related to oni also exist. Making something already powerful even stronger, such as by giving them a weapon, is referred to as "giving an oni a metal club," in reference to the spiked weapons they are often depicted to wield.*

*Another turn of phrase refers to the notion of even an oni having tears in their eyes, alluding to how even the most seemingly ruthless and cold-hearted can feel sadness.*

*Finally, Setsubun, a holiday held in early February each year, revolves around throwing beans in an effort to ward off oni and bring luck upon a household.*
Film Camera

The **Film Camera** is one of the relics in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database entry

An old-school photographic film camera.

This model is eerily reminiscent of the one used by a serial killer who made headlines in the United States. So similar, in fact, that some believe it to be the one he actually used to photograph his victims, fulfilling his grotesque desire to immortalize their looks of terror.
Kirigaoka Restricted Area

**Kirigaoka Restricted Area** is one of the landmarks found in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

This area was in the process of being redeveloped, but work was stopped halfway through, and now it remains an open plot of land overrun with weeds.

The number of empty lots and houses in the city has been increasing in recent years, leading to a troubling decrease in population density.
Kirigaoka Water Tower

**Kirigaoka Water Tower** is one of the landmarks found in the game *GhostWire: Tokyo.*

## Database text

This water tower is the primary water source of the area's residents. Constructed during the middle of the Showa period, the aging concrete buildings of the area's public housing block still draw water form this tower.