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