Oni, Oni & Demons

青鬼 (Blue Oni)

The Blue Oni: Japan’s Legend of Self-Sacrifice When travelers visit Japan, they are often greeted by the fearsome visage of the Oni—horned ogres wielding iron clubs, standing guard at temple gates or depicted in vibrant festival masks. While these demons are often portrayed as villains to be driven away, the story of the Blue Oni

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