This collection of short stories is based on old Japanese stories, it carefully spun out the lifestyles, customs, and love-hate patterns of the people living in the city. The desire, anger, lamentation, and joy of living human beings are sometimes quietly and sometimes violently depicted.This is a gem collection of 11 works, including the title work "Jorougumo", "Oni of Hell", "Anchin and Kiyohime", and "Sarukani Kassen".