Yomi or Yomi-no-kuni (黄泉, 黄泉の国, or 黄泉ノ国) is the Japanese word for the land of the dead (World of Darkness). [1] According to Shinto mythology as related in Kojiki, this is where the dead go in the afterlife. Once one has eaten at the hearth of Yomi it is (mostly) impossible to return to the land of the living. [2]

May 15, 2017 · Yomi, or Yomi-tsu-kuni, is the underworld of the Shinto religion, even if it forms no part of Shinto theology and appears only in ancient myths as told in the 8th-century CE Kojiki, notably the story of the creator gods Izanami and Izanagi.

Yomi (黄泉, Yomi?) is one of The Three Kings of the Demon World. He is the father of Shura through cloning. When he worked with Yoko Kurama, Yomi had only two ears, but after he lost his sight, he gained four more as his body was forced to adapt to a sightless existence.

Jun 7, 2021 · The Japanese mythological Kingdom of the Dead is often referred to as Yomi. In Japan's native Shinto religion, Yomi-no-Kuni is the Shinto underworld, as described in the Kojiki, Japan's oldest chronicle and source for many Shinto beliefs across the centuries.

Oct 23, 2024 · The concept of Yomi in Japanese mythology refers to the underworld, a realm that embodies both a place of the dead and a significant aspect of the cycle of life and death. Yomi is often depicted as a dark, desolate land where souls …

Oct 16, 2024 · Yomi, the Japanese underworld, is a significant element of Japanese mythology, often depicted as a dark and mysterious realm. It is closely tied to themes of death, the afterlife, and the cyclical nature of existence.

Nov 5, 2024 · Yomi remains a significant aspect of Japanese mythology, influencing cultural practices and beliefs surrounding death and the afterlife. The deities of Yomi, particularly Izanami and Izanagi, embody themes of love, loss, and the cyclical nature of existence.

Nov 6, 2024 · Yomi, in Japanese mythology, is often depicted as the underworld, a realm that holds deep significance in the Shinto belief system. It is not merely a place of the dead but represents a complex interplay of themes surrounding life, death, and rebirth.

Izanagi buried Izanami on Mt. Hiba, which is on the border of Izumo and Hoki, and her spirit descended to Yomi-no-kuni, the underworld. Now that Izanami was gone, Izanagi missed her terribly. He decided to make the journey to Yomi-no-kuni and bring her back.

Nov 4, 2016 · The Japanese Underworld (Yomi) is said to be ruled by Izanami. However, in the tale of Ōkuninushi, Susanno is said to reside there as its king. In addition to that, Izanamzi told Inzangi that she had to ask for permission to get out of Yomi.