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Occult Hunting and Supernatural Play in Japan

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Focusing on the role of women in Japan's contemporary religious landscape, the book explores their influence on spiritual practices and aesthetics at shrines and temples. Laura Miller highlights how women engage with the occult for self-exploration and spiritual capital, often infusing their experiences with the kawaii aesthetic. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the work examines activities such as fortune-telling and visiting power spots, as well as the significance of material religion, revealing deeper social and recreational dynamics shaped by gender.

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Occult Hunting and Supernatural Play in Japan, Laura Miller

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2024
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