Japanese Mythology

7 figures

Amaterasu

JapaneseGoddess of the sun

The most important deity in Shinto. Born from the left eye of Izanagi. Grandmother of Emperor Jimmu,...

Susanoo

JapaneseGod of storms

Brother of Amaterasu. Expelled from heaven for his violent behavior. Slayed the eight-headed serpent...

Izanagi

JapanesePrimordial male deity

With Izanami, created the Japanese islands using a jeweled spear. His purification after visiting th...

Tsukuyomi

JapaneseGod of the moon

Born from the washings of the right eye of Izanagi. Sibling of Amaterasu and Susanoo. Killed the foo...

Raijin

JapaneseGod of thunder

Creates thunder by pounding a ring of drums. Often paired with Fujin at temple gates, the two carved...

Fujin

JapaneseGod of wind

Carries a bag of winds over his shoulders and releases gales by opening or squeezing it. Depicted as...

Inari Okami

JapaneseKami of rice and prosperity

Associated with foxes, whose statues guard shrine gates holding keys to rice granaries. Fushimi Inar...