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The
Japanese word for underworld, like
Hades or
Hell, Yomi is most commonly known for
Izanami retreating there after her death.
Izanagi followed her there and upon his return he washed himself, thus
creating
Amaterasu,
Susanowo and
Tsukiyomi. (See
Japanese mythology) Yomi is after the crash with
Buddhism also the place of the Buddhist hells in
Japan, like
Kakuri which is ruled by
Emma-o.
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