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Local Spirit Record

Yamanashi

山梨

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Fig 1. View of YamanashiLocal Archives
CapitalKofu
Population810000
RegionChubu

Yamanashi Knowledge

Yamanashi lives in the shadow of Mount Fuji. Its landscape ranges from the 'Sea of Trees' to vineyards, filled with legends of the sacred mountain.

Historical Context

The realm of the Takeda clan, powerful Sengoku warlords. Mount Fuji has been a pilgrimage site for centuries, revered as a deity itself.

Local Folklore

Aokigahara forest is infamous for Yurei and tree spirits. Mount Fuji is the domain of Konohanasakuya-hime, the goddess of cherry blossoms and volcanoes.

Notable Locations

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Aokigahara

The 'Sea of Trees' at Fuji's base, notorious in modern lore for restless spirits (Yurei).

⚠️ Yurei
02

Mount Fuji

Japan's sacred peak, worshipped as a god and guarded by the goddess Sakuya-hime.

⚠️ Mountain Goddess
03

Kuon-ji

Head temple of Nichiren Buddhism on Mt. Minobu, home to ancient dragon legends.

⚠️ Dragon
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