Binbogami
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A is a kami
or god who inhabits a human being or his house to bring misery and poverty. Several Japanese folklore
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Kami
is the Japanese word for the spirits, natural forces, or essence in the Shinto faith. Although the word is sometimes translated as "god" or "deity", some Shinto scholars argue that such a translation can cause a misunderstanding of the term...
or god who inhabits a human being or his house to bring misery and poverty. Several Japanese folklore
Folklore
Folklore consists of legends, music, oral history, proverbs, jokes, popular beliefs, fairy tales and customs that are the traditions of a culture, subculture, or group. It is also the set of practices through which those expressive genres are shared. The study of folklore is sometimes called...
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Essay
An essay is a piece of writing which is often written from an author's personal point of view. Essays can consist of a number of elements, including: literary criticism, political manifestos, learned arguments, observations of daily life, recollections, and reflections of the author. The definition...
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Rakugo
is a Japanese verbal entertainment. The lone sits on the stage, called the . Using only a paper fan and a small cloth as props, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position, the rakugo artist depicts a long and complicated comical story...
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Description
Generally, binbōgami appears as a skinny, dirty old man, with an uchiwa in his hand. Binbōgami likes lazy people.See also
- Japanese mythology in popular cultureJapanese mythology in popular cultureElements from Japanese folklore and mythology have appeared many times in popular culture.-Amanojaku:* There is a Japanese musical group called Amanojaku...
- List of legendary creatures from Japan