In 1846, according to a woodblock news sheet, a glowing figure appeared in the sea off Higo Province night after night: Amabie, who foretold a good harvest and an epidemic.
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The Sea off Higo Province (Where Amabie Appeared)
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| Encyclopedia | Amabie |
|---|---|
| Location | Kumamoto |
| Type of place | Sea |
| Map position | Approximate position (Prefecture), not the exact place |
A yokai said to have appeared in the sea off Higo Province (Kumamoto) in 1846, predicting good harvests and an epidemic. It told people to draw its image and show it to others. In 2020 it went viral as a charm against disease.