Fujin

JapaneseGod of wind

MythologyJapanese

RoleGod of wind

About Fujin

Carries a bag of winds over his shoulders and releases gales by opening or squeezing it. Depicted as a fierce green figure with a wild mane. Paired with Raijin at the gates of temples. His imagery descends from wind deities carried along the Silk Road to Japan.

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