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Explore azukiarai, the Japanese river spirit known only by the sound of beans being washed. Learn its eerie song, the theories about what really makes the noise, the tragic tale of a murdered young monk, and the Japanese wisdom of naming formless anxiety in order to tame it.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Explore Hidarugami, the spirit said to possess travelers on mountain passes and strike them with sudden hunger and collapse. Learn the folk remedy of a single grain of rice, the roots of this belief in prayers for those who died on the road, and the enduring wisdom of keeping something in reserve.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Discover the folklore of Nurikabe, the invisible wall yokai that blocks travelers at night, and the wisdom it offers about overcoming obstacles in life.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Discover the ancient tradition of Yashikigami, guardian spirits enshrined within Japanese homes, and learn how this folk belief teaches gratitude and protection in daily life.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team