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If you’ve ever seen a fearsome creature with wild hair, sharp horns, and glowing eyes in Japanese art or film, you’ve probably met an Oni. Whethe ... Read More
If you’ve ever come across small stone statues dressed in red bibs or hats by the roadside in Japan, you’ve likely encountered Jizō. Quietly watc ... Read More
Many people are first drawn to Inari out of curiosity about Japan’s famous fox spirits or after visiting the breathtaking red torii gates at Kyot ... Read More
Known as a god of learning and scholarship, Tenjin has become one of the most beloved figures in Shinto belief and Japanese culture. His story is ... Read More
If you’ve ever felt drawn to the mysteries of water, music, beauty, or eloquent speech, you might find yourself curious about Benzaiten, one of t ... Read More
If you’ve ever been curious about the smiling figure often seen holding a fishing rod and a fish in Japanese culture, you’ve already encountered ... Read More
Have you ever watched a summer storm roll in and felt the air shift just before the first clap of thunder? In Japan, that electric moment has lon ... Read More
Among the most fascinating figures in Japan’s mythological history are Izanagi and Izanami, the divine couple credited with shaping the islands o ... Read More
If you’ve ever been curious about the gods of Japan, one name that frequently comes up is Hachiman. Often referred to as the Japanese god of war, ... Read More
If you’ve ever come across an image of a horned figure seated among wild animals, holding a serpent or a torc, you may have stumbled upon Cernunn ... Read More
Death is one of the largest mysteries of human existence. It’s no surprise, then, that ancient civilisations created gods and stories to explain ... Read More
Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto is a fascinating moon god in Japanese Mythology. You might be exploring Tsukuyomi’s story for personal interest, spiritual in ... Read More
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