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Demon Island: Exploring Megijima in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea

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Demon Island: Exploring Megijima in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea
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When people hear the word oni (鬼), the Japanese term for a demon, many think of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Others think of Momotaro, the hero of one of Japan’s most famous folktales. In the story, a boy born from a peach sets out for an island called Onigashima—literally “Demon Island”—accompanied by a monkey, a dog and a pheasant.



Together, they defeat demons who have attacked nearby villages. The tale has been passed down for generations across Japa

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