In Japan, the characters 玄武 are pronounced as Genbu. It is said to protect Kyoto on the north side, being one of the four guardian spirits that protect the city. It is represented by the Kenkun Shrine , which is located on top of Mount Funaoka in Kyoto.

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Genbu, also known as Black Tortoise, is one of the Four Symbols of the Chinese constellations. This mythical creature is usually depicted as a tortoise entwined with a snake. In East Asian languages, Genbu is referred to as Xuánwǔ, which does not mention either animal.

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Genbu may refer to: Black Tortoise, a Chinese constellation symbol; Genbu (YuYu Hakusho), a fictional character in the series YuYu Hakusho; Genbu (Fushigi Yūgi), a fictional character in the series Fushigi Yūgi; Genbu, a fictional monster in the MMORPG Final Fantasy XI. Genbu Kururugi, a fictional character in the series Code Geass

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Genbu is the guardian of the north. He is associated with the Chinese element of water, the season of winter, the planet Mercury, and the color black. He represents the virtue of knowledge. He controls the cold. He is enshrined in the Genbu Shrine, north of Kyoto’s Imperial Palace.

Genbu (玄武), the black tortoise of the north, is the beast god that guards over the Hokkan empire. Genbu is the first god summoned, over 200 years ago by their priestess, Takiko Okuda. He is associated with Winter, the cold, the earth, long life; and, he is the god of faith.

Genbu is the Auspicious Beast of the North. Like the other Auspicious Beasts, Genbu represents a portion of the Yin and Yang; specifically the Old Yin. Despite being one of the least recognized member of the Four Auspicious Beasts, Genbu is quite prolific. His spread is similar to that of Seiryuu, encompassing most of Asia. Appearance []

Genbu is the youngest son of Hakurō. He is red brown and white Siberian Husky and has light blue eyes. Genbu is helpful to anyone in trouble and will follow his father anywhere. Together with his brothers, Genbu discovers the German shepherd, Jerome when he enters Hokkaidō.