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Inoshishi (猪) in Japanese refers to wild boar or wild boar. This animal is native to Japan, except Hokkaido Island. In Japanese culture, inoshishi are often respected and even feared for their courage and tendency to attack. The word "inoshishi" literally means "wild boar" according to Japanese Kepo. Japanese wild boar (Sus scrofa leucomystax) is considered as a subspecies of wild boar. In the past, inoshishi was also known as yamakujira (mountain whale)