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Yokainoshima: Island of Monsters is published by Thames & Hudson (£24.95; thamesandhudson.com)
PHOTOGRAPH: CHARLES FRÉGER

Photographer Charles Fréger first came to our attention with his book ‘Wilder Mann’, which documented the intriguing pagan festivals that are still celebrated throughout Europe. Now his attention has swung towards Japan. Travelling the length and breadth of the country for two years in search of the rituals and folklore that mark the Japanese year, the result is ‘Yokainoshima: Island of Monsters’, out this month. Included in the portraits is this ‘shishi’ or lion, performing a dance to herald a bountiful June harvest.

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