Binbōgami
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thumb|right|200px|Binbōgami shrine (Binbōgami Jinja), Koto, Tokyo|Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan
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- Historical References
- Edo Period Tales
- Beliefs and Practices
- Modern Shrines and Representations
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thumb|right|200px|Binbōgami shrine (Binbōgami Jinja), Koto, Tokyo|Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan
A is a kami (god or spirit) in Japanese folklore said to inhabit a person or their house, bringing poverty and misery. References to binbōgami appear in classic Japanese tales, essays, and rakugo performances.
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