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Jinmenken- The human-faced dogs of Japan.
Jinmenken- The human-faced dogs of Japan.
Human-faced dogs, known to the Japanese as Jinmenken, have been persistent in the local folklore of Japan since at least the Edo era (1603 to 1868). They are described as looking like a somewhat mangy mutt from afar, however revealing a strikingly human like face upon closer inspection. The Jinmenken are said to have the ability to speak, and if approached will often implore with a willowy voice “Leave me alone.” The human-faced dogs were usually thought of as being a bad omen of things to come, and were often blamed for accidents and disasters.
Throughout the Edo era, these human-faced dogs were often seen by locals, almost always at night, to the point that they were occasionally featured in news publications of the time. There is even mention of at least one being captured.
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Jinmenken- The human-faced dogs of Japan.
Jinmenken- The human-faced dogs of Japan.
Human-faced dogs, known to the Japanese as Jinmenken, have been persistent in the local folklore of Japan since at least the Edo era (1603 to 1868). They are described as looking like a somewhat mangy mutt from afar, however revealing a strikingly human like face upon closer inspection. The Jinmenken are said to have the ability to speak, and if approached will often implore with a willowy voice “Leave me alone.” The human-faced dogs were usually thought of as being a bad omen of things to come, and were often blamed for accidents and disasters.
Throughout the Edo era, these human-faced dogs were often seen by locals, almost always at night, to the point that they were occasionally featured in news publications of the time. There is even mention of at least one being captured.
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