creatures, events and areas from Japanese mythology, while many mythical creatures in Japan can be classed under Yokai there are other types of entity within the complex structure of myth, such as gods (known as Kami), spiritual entities related to the concept of human souls (Mitama) and several entities shared with neighboring regions (such as Buddhist spirits).
Japanese mythology is also rich in supernatural places and events, such as their own regional variants of the Midnight Hour, numerous spirit worlds and a network of folk religions and sites.
in the modern era Japan has continued to evolve its folklore and mythology with many urban legends and unique genres of popular-culture such as Kaiju, many of which have grown to international appeal.
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