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A look at the myths and legends that inspire characters and influence the atmosphere of A Yakuza’s Tale.

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Shinigami 死神

Species | Dec 29, 2024

Shinigami (死神), or "death gods," are spiritual entities rooted in Japanese folklore, embodying the inevitability of death and the transition between life and the afterlife.
The Yamato Race | myth

Myth | Jan 2, 2025

The myth of the "Yamato race" (大和民族, Yamato Minzoku) has long played a central role in Japanese ultranationalist ideology, serving as a unifying concept that elevates the Japanese people as a unique, pure, and superior ethnic group.

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