Mythology

The Protector of ChildrenKishimojin is a unique figure in Japanese Buddhist tradition — a deity whose story is one of tr...

The Laughing God of AbundanceHotei is one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan, easily recognized by his joyful smile, round...

The God of Wealth and ProsperityDaikokuten is one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan and is widely revered as a deity of w...

The Fisherman God of FortuneEbisu is one of the most beloved gods of fortune in Japanese tradition. Unlike many powerful...

The Hero Who Cut Through FireYamato Takeru is one of the most legendary heroes in Japanese mythology.Unlike many figures...

The Divine Sword God of WarFutsunushi is one of the great warrior deities of Japanese mythology and is revered as a god ...

The Thunder God of Divine WarfareTakemikazuchi is one of the most powerful warrior deities in Japanese mythology.Revered...

The Divine Guide of the Heavenly PathSarutahiko Ōkami is a powerful deity in Japanese mythology known as the divine guid...

The Great Deity of Nation BuildingŌkuninushi is one of the central gods of Japanese mythology and is often remembered as...

The Storm God and Dragon SlayerSusanoo is one of the most powerful and dramatic deities in Japanese mythology.Known as t...

The Divine Descent from HeavenIn Japanese mythology, Ninigi-no-Mikoto is the grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu and t...

The Small Deity of Wisdom and HealingIn Japanese mythology, Sukunabikona is one of the most mysterious and intriguing go...

The Shaman Queen of Ancient JapanHimiko is one of the most mysterious and fascinating figures in early Japanese history....

The Fox Goddess of ProsperityInari is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Japan, revered as a guardian of prosp...

Goddess of Harmony and ReconciliationKukurihime is a mysterious goddess who represents harmony, balance, and reconciliat...

Divine Maiden of the Dragon GodTamayorihime is a sacred maiden deeply connected to the divine forces of water and dragon...

Goddess of Dawn and Sacred DanceEnter the radiant and joyful presence of Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, the goddess whose dance...

Goddess of Water and MusicIn Japanese mythology, Ichikishimahime is one of the Three Munakata Goddesses, revered as a gu...

The Goddess of Purification and Flowing WaterSeoritsuhime is a mysterious goddess in Japanese mythology known for her po...

The Blossom Goddess of Beauty and LifeKonohanasakuya-hime is a beloved goddess in Japanese mythology, known as the deity...

The Goddess of Fortune and BeautyGraceful and radiant, Benzaiten is one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan and a goddess c...

Sun Goddess of Light and OrderEnter the radiant presence of Amaterasu—the supreme sun goddess who illuminates the heaven...

Goddess of Beauty and FortuneGraceful and radiant, Kichijōten is the goddess of beauty, prosperity, and good fortune in ...

The Silent Guardian of the Sacred GateStand before the silent force of Un-gyo—the second of the powerful Kongorikishi wh...

Guardian of Sacred GatesEnter the overwhelming presence of Kongorikishi (A-gyo)—the guardian who unleashes divine power ...

King of the GodsEnter the majestic presence of Taishakuten — the supreme ruler who reigns over the heavens with quiet au...

Guardian of War and FortuneStep into the presence of Bishamonten—a divine warrior who stands at the threshold between or...

The Immovable Wisdom KingEnter the unshakable presence of Fudō Myōō—the Immovable Wisdom King.A central figure in Japane...

Wind GodEnter the domain of Fujin—the god who commands the wind.A divine force in Japanese mythology, Fujin governs the ...

The Divine Thunder DeityStep into the presence of Raijin—the divine embodiment of thunder itself.In Japanese mythology, ...