Japanese
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Kichijoten: The Lucky Goddess of Beauty
December 21, 2020In some images, Kichijoten replaces one of the traditional Seven Lucky Gods of Japan. Why was...
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Who Was Tsukuyomi in Japanese Mythology?
December 21, 2020The story of Tsukuyomi in Japanese mythology explained how the day and night were separated, but...
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Susanoo: The Japanese God of Storms
December 21, 2020What happened when the Japanese storm god lost his temper? Keep reading to find out all...
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Amaterasu: The Sun Queen of Japanese Mythology
December 21, 2020Keep reading to learn about Amaterasu and how a goddess came to represent ultimate power in...
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Raijin: The Thunder God of Japan
November 23, 2020He may look menacing, but the thunder god Raijin was also one of Japan’s greatest benefactors....
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Who Are Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods?
November 16, 2020The Seven Gods of Fortune are popular symbols of prosperity and happiness, but did you know...
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Who is the Great God Ninigi in Japanese Mythology?
November 9, 2020Ninigi is called the Great God in Japanese legends, but what made him so important?
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Kagutsuchi: The Japanese God of Fire
November 3, 2020The spirit of fire and volcanoes, Kagutsuchi played an important role in how the Japanese saw...