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Return of the Yokai

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The Myth of Amabiye

Mythical creatures like Amabiye played an important societal role within Japan in the 1800s. But by the turn of the 20th century, Japan's relationship with its yokai began to shift. Largely because of a philosopher named Inoue Enriou. He made it his mission to displace yokai from the Japanese psyche for good.

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