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Kintaro as a divine child hero. He appears youthful yet powerfully built, with subtle supernatural strength visible in his posture

Kintaro : The Golden Child of Japanese Folklore

December 20, 2025

Japanese Mortals

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Kasa-Obake, a haunted Japanese paper umbrella spirit hopping on a single wooden sandal

Kasa-Obake : The Umbrella Spirit of Japanese Folklore

December 19, 2025

Japanese Spirits

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Kannon, the Japanese bodhisattva of compassion, portrayed as a serene divine figure with gentle feminine features

Kannon : The Japanese Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy

December 18, 2025

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Amanojaku as a small, divine yet sinister humanoid yōkai

Amanojaku : The Japanese Spirit of Contrariness and Temptation

December 17, 2025

Japanese Spirits

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orogumo from Japanese folklore, depicted as a hauntingly beautiful woman with long black hair

Jorogumo : The Japanese Spider Spirit of Seduction and Death

December 16, 2025

Japanese Spirits

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Jizō Bosatsu as a serene monk-bodhisattva

Jizō : The Japanese Guardian of Children, Travelers, and Souls

December 15, 2025

Japanese Spirits

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Gozu Tennō as an ox-headed divine guardian, towering and muscular with a powerful humanoid body

Gozu Tennō : The Japanese Ox-Headed Guardian of Disease

December 14, 2025

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Mezu, the horse-headed demon guardian of the Japanese underworld

Mezu : The Horse-Headed Guardian of the Japanese Underworld

December 13, 2025

Japanese Hybrids

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Hotei standing outdoors with a glowing smile

Hotei : The Beloved Laughing Buddha of Japan

December 12, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1765511981567{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Abundance, Prosperity, Happiness [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Hotei Introduction Hotei, celebrated across Japan as a symbol of joy, generosity, and effortless abundance, traces his origins to the

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Gozu A towering ox-headed guardian standing before the gates of Buddhist hell

Gozu : The Japanese Ox-Headed Guardian of the Underworld

December 11, 2025

Japanese Hybrids

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Genbu, colossal black tortoise with an ancient, weathered shell, entwined by a luminous serpentine spirit

Genbu : The Japanese Black Tortoise of the North

December 10, 2025

Japanese Animals

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Betobeto-san, the invisible footsteps yokai, visualized as a translucent humanoid figure

Betobeto-san : The Phantom Footsteps of Japanese Folklore

December 8, 2025

Japanese Spirits

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image of the legendary Baku from Japanese mythology

Baku : The Supernatural Nightmare Eater of Japan

December 7, 2025

Japanese Hybrids

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A fully transformed Bakeneko from Japanese folklore, depicted as a supernatural cat yokai

Bakeneko : The Supernatural Cat of Japanese Folklore

December 6, 2025

Japanese Animals

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An image of Bakekujira, as a colossal spectral whale skeleton emerging from foggy ocean waters at nigh

Bakekujira : Japan’s Legendary Ghost Whale

December 5, 2025

Japanese Ghosts

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towering Sarutahiko Ōkami standing at a misty crossroads between heaven and earth

Sarutahiko : The Legendary Guide in Japanese Shinto Tradition

December 4, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1764829308706{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Guidance, Travellers [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Sarutahiko Introduction Sarutahiko Ōkami stands as one of the most commanding and symbolic deities in Japanese mythology, revered as the chief

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A towering shark-humanoid Samebito standing at the edge of a misty lake

Samebito : The Enigmatic Shark-Man of Japanese Lore

December 3, 2025

Japanese Hybrids

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an image of Ōkuninushi, the Japanese god of nation-building and love, standing in front of Izumo Taisha Shrine

Okuninushi : The Divine Architect

August 29, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1756444521551{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Ame-no-Fuyukinu (Father), Sashikuniwakahime (Mother), Yagamihime, Suseribime, Nunakawahime, Takiribime (Wives), Kotoshironushi, Takeminakata (Children) Associated With Creation, Magic, Life [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Okuninushi Introduction Okuninushi (大国主神), often translated as the “Great

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a haunting portrait of Oiwa, the Japanese ghost from Yotsuya Kaidan

Oiwa : The Vengeful Ghost

August 26, 2025

Japanese Ghosts

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1756182258336{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Ghosts Family Members Iemon Tamiya (Husband) Region Japan Associated With Haunting, Possession [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Oiwa Introduction Oiwa is one of Japan’s most unforgettable ghost figures, embodying the archetype of the onryō, a vengeful

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Illustration of Raijū, the thunder beast from Japanese mythology

Raiju : The Thunder Beast

August 22, 2025

Japanese Animals

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Raijin, the Japanese thunder god, standing on storm clouds with red skin, wild hair, and surrounded by taiko drums.

Raijin : God of Thunder

August 21, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1755744900735{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Izanami (Mother), Fujin (brother) Region Japan Associated With Thunder, Lightning [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Raijin Introduction Raijin, the god of thunder, lightning, and storms, stands as one of the most powerful deities

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Depiction of Hyakume, the 100-eyed guardian, with countless eyes across its body.

Hyakume : The 100 eyed Guardian

Japanese Spirits

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"Kaguyahime, the radiant moon princess from Japanese folklore."

Kaguyahime : The Moon Princess

Japanese Spirits

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Kuzenbo : The Mountain God

January 9, 2025

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1736399864674{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Mountains, Nature, Protection, Strength [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Kuzebo Introduction Japanese mythology is a treasure trove of gods, spirits, and mythical creatures that have profoundly influenced the

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Ningen : The Japanese Giant

September 9, 2024

Japanese Hybrids

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Rokurokubi : The Long Necked One

Japanese Spirits

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1719289545807{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Elongated Necks, Detached Heads [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Rokurokubi Introduction Japanese folklore features a myriad of intriguing creatures, ranging from benevolent to monstrous. Among them is the

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Nue : The Japanese Chimera

Japanese Hybrids

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1725941977687{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Shapeshifting, Ill Omen, Bad Luck [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Nue Introduction The Nue, a creature deeply embedded in Japanese mythology, is known for its shadowy and ominous

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Kubikajiri : The Graveyard Head-Biter

Japanese Ghosts

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1719281867631{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Ghosts Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Graveyards, Death [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Kubikaijri Introduction In the vast tapestry of Japanese mythology, a pantheon of creatures and spirits each boasts unique characteristics and tales.

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Japanese goddess Amaterasu standing in a Japanese landscape

Amaterasu : The Sun Goddess

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1719232035372{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Izanami (Mother), Izanagi (Father), Tsukoyomi, Susanoo (Siblings) Region Japan Associated With Sun, Light [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Amaterasu Introduction Amaterasu Omikami, known simply as Amaterasu, is a pivotal figure in Japanese mythology,

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Jishin-Namazu : The Earthquake Maker

Japanese Animals

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1719226907436{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Animals Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Earthquakes. Size [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Jishin-Namazu Introduction In Japanese mythology, amidst gods and spirits, one peculiar creature stands out — Jishin-namazu, the earthquake-causing catfish. This mythical

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Gaki : The Hungry Ghost

Japanese Ghosts

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1718852185459{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Ghosts Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Hunger, Evil [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Gaki Introduction Gaki, or hungry ghosts, are a compelling aspect of Japanese mythology, blending religious, cultural, and moral themes. These entities

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Dodomeki : The 100 Eyed Woman

Japanese Ghosts

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1718775786107{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Greed [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Dodomeki Introduction In the depths of Japanese folklore reside numerous yokai, ranging from playful tricksters to fearsome demons. Among these is the

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Abura-akago : The Oil Thief

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1718682061413{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Benin, Togo Associated With Oil, Shapeshifting [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Abura-akago Introduction Abura-akago, a lesser-known yet intriguing figure in Japanese folklore, embodies the rich tapestry of mythological creatures that populate

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Jurojin : God of Longevity

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1718623115151{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Longevity, Health, Happiness, Wisdom [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Jurojin Introduction Jurojin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) in Japanese mythology, is the deity of longevity, happiness,

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Fukurokuju : God of Wisdom

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1718434323995{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Wisdom, Revival of Dead [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Fukurokuju Introduction Fukurokuju, a deity embodying happiness (fuku), wealth (roku), and longevity (ju) in Japanese, is part of the

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Fujin : God of Wind

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1718336226627{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Izanami (Mother), Raijin (brother) Region Japan Associated With Winds, Destruction [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Fujin Introduction Fujin, a towering figure in Japanese mythology, is the deity of wind, wielding immense power over

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Bishamonten : The Warrior God

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1718248949484{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Japanese Associated With Warriors, Sacred Places, Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Bishamonten Introduction Bishamonten, also known as Tamonten or Bishamon, is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology. As a protector

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Benzaiten : The Flowing Goddess

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1718192890634{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Daikokuten (Husband) Region Japan Associated With Water, Music, Flow, Wisdom, Wealth, Saraswati [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Benzaiten Introduction Benzaiten, also known as Benten, is a prominent figure in Japanese mythology, revered as

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Susanoo : God of Storms

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1720693978459{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Izanagi (Father), Izanami (Mother), Amaterasu, Tsukoyomi (Siblings) Region Japan Associated With Thunder, Storms, Lightning, Seas [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Susanoo Introduction Japanese mythology is rich with tales of gods and goddesses, each

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Inari : Goddess of Wealth

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1718003029324{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Foxes, Prosperity, Wealth, Success [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Inari Introduction In Japanese mythology, Inari shines brightly as a deity associated with rice, fertility, prosperity, and foxes, holding

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Shuten Doji : The Drunk Spirit

Japanese Spirits

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1717833250127{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members Yamato-no-Orochi (Father) Region Japan Associated With Alcohol, Black Magic [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Shuten Doji Introduction Shuten Doji, meaning "Drunkard Boy" or "Sake-Drinking Child," is a notorious figure from Japanese folklore. This

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Oni : The Demonic Spirit

Japanese Spirits

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1717733231477{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Evil, Bad Luck, Super Strength [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Oni Introduction Japanese mythology abounds with captivating creatures, ranging from benevolent to malevolent. Among the latter are the

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Yamata no Orochi : The Massive Serpent

Japanese Animals

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1717643802270{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Animals Family Members N/A Region Japan Associated With Size, Strength [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Yamata no Orochi Introduction Yamata no Orochi, a legendary serpent embodying chaos and destruction, is a prominent figure in Japanese mythology.

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Izanami : The Creator Goddess

[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1720694005290{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Izanagi (Husband), Amaterasu (Daughter) Region Japan Associated With Creation, Death [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Izanami Introduction Japanese mythology boasts a wealth of captivating deities and mystical tales, each contributing to the nation's

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Image of the Japanese Creator God Izanagi standing on the shores of Japan

Izanagi: The Divine Creator Who Shaped the Japanese Islands

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Hoderi : The Enchanted Fisherman

Japanese Demigods

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Kichijoten : Goddess of Fortune

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Hachishakusama : The 8 Foot Woman

February 5, 2024

Japanese Ghosts

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Kitsune : The Japanese Fox

November 7, 2023

Japanese Animals

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Hachiman : The God of War

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Basan : The Fire Breathing Chicken

Japanese Animals

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