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Japanese mythical creatures born from disaster
You probably don’t want to cross paths with any of these!
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Over much of Japanese history, many mythical creatures were created as a way to understand and cope with the unpredictable forces of nature and life. From the ghosts of children to vengeful deities, many folktales come from Japan’s northernmost region of Tohoku, where the isolated geography and harsh climate have created a thriving environment for the imagination.
Curious? Click through this gallery to see which of these mythical creatures were inspired by disaster.
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