Fūjin (風神) Also known as Kaze-no-kami, he is the Japanese god of the wind and one of the eldest Shinto gods, said to have been present at the creation of the world. He is often depicted …

Nov 29, 2022 · Japanese gods and goddesses include everyone from powerful creator gods to minor, localized kami. Particularly notable is the sun goddess Amaterasu, held to be the divine …

Okami (淤加美神, Okami-no-kami) in the Kojiki, or in the Nihon Shoki: Kuraokami (闇龗) or Okami (龗), is a legendary Japanese dragon and Shinto deity of rain and snow. In Japanese …

Japanese mythology, body of stories compiled from oral traditions concerning the legends, gods, ceremonies, customs, practices, and historical accounts of the Japanese people. Most of the …

Mar 9, 2024 · Jizo is known as a Ksitigarbha outside of Japan, and he is a Bodhisattva, or a practitioner of Buddhism that has created his very own way towards enlightenment in order to …

Among the places related to this creation myth is Izanagi Jingu Shrine, arguably the oldest shrine in the nation, where the god and goddess who formed Japan are worshipped. Read Reviews …

Jul 6, 2022 · Japan’s Shinto tradition is strongly tied to nature, with a firmly rooted belief that kami, or gods, are almost everywhere. The introduction of Buddhism to Japan added another group …

Jurōjin (寿老人, "Old Man of Longevity") is one of Japanese mythology 's Seven Gods of Fortune or Shichifukujin. He is the god of longevity. [1][2] Jurōjin originated from the Chinese Taoist …

Along with a variety of folk materials, visitors can learn about the characteristics and history of the lacquer culture nurtured by the people of the Appi River basin. The origin of making …

Thinking about the history that remains in the landscape, visiting forests to learn about techniques, and meeting craftsmen to encounter their passion—we will take you on a deep …