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Why Doesn’t Japanese Mythology Have Werewolves?

If you’re looking for a supernatural Japanese creature that likes to suck human blood at night, Japan has you covered. If anything, it has a surplus when it comes to vampires.

  • Japanese mythology lacks werewolves, unlike vampire prevalence
  • Buddhism's influence discouraged meat consumption, shaping wolf perception
  • Wolves' ecosystem role and cultural significance led to wolf worship

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