Japanese
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Inari Okami: The Japanese Spirit of Success
February 16, 2021Inari is one of the most popular Japanese deities, but they are also one of the...
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Izanagi: The Japanese Creator God
February 8, 2021In Japanese folklore, the kami Izanagi helped to create both the land and the spirits who...
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Who is Fukurokuju in Japanese Folklore?
February 3, 2021Fukurokuju is one of the Seven Lucky Gods who bring good fortune to the people of...
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Daikokuten: The Japanese God of Wealth and Grain
January 25, 2021How did a god of destruction become the smiling god of plenty? Keep reading to find...
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Ebisu: The Japanese Lucky God
January 18, 2021Ebisu is known to many as one of Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods, but there’s more to...
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Fujin: The Japanese God of Wind
January 18, 2021The demonic Japanese god of the wind is both a threat to and a protector of...
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Bishamonten: A Japanese God of War
January 12, 2021How did an Indian god of wealth become a Japanese god of soldiers? Keep reading to...
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Benzaiten: A Japanese Goddess from Many Religions
January 4, 2021Benzaiten is considered to be a lucky goddess in both of Japan’s major religions. The origins...
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Ame-no-Uzume: The Goddess of the Dawn
December 29, 2020How did a good-natured goddess trick the sun out of hiding? Keep reading to learn about...
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Jurojin: The Japanese God of Longevity
December 21, 2020Jurojin is an auspicious symbol of joy and a long life in Japanese folklore. Keep reading...
