Discover the stories and teachings of Japanese deities, presented in an accessible way.
Learn about Taasobi, an ancient Japanese ritual that pantomimes the rice-growing cycle to call forth a bountiful harvest through the power of celebratory anticipation.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Discover the Japanese tradition of venerating white serpents as divine messengers, and learn how dragon-snake faith connects to wealth, water gods, and renewal.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Explore the Tsukimachi tradition of gathering under specific moon phases to pray, and discover the spiritual wisdom Japanese people found in moonlit nights.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Explore the mountain worship traditions of Mount Iwaki, known as Tsugaru Fuji, and the spiritual wisdom of reverence and prayer passed down through its ancient shrine.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Explore how the Japanese concept of Musubi and the art of Mizuhiki ceremonial cords embody sacred power, prayer, and the spiritual wisdom of connecting people.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Discover the beloved Tanuki of Japanese folklore, from shapeshifting legends to the lucky Shigaraki tanuki statue, and learn the eight virtues of fortune they represent.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Discover the ancient tradition of Yashikigami, guardian spirits enshrined within Japanese homes, and learn how this folk belief teaches gratitude and protection in daily life.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Explore the ancient faith in silkworm deities, the history of Japanese sericulture, and the spiritual lessons of patience and transformation woven into every thread of silk.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Discover Zeniarai Benten, the Kamakura shrine where washing money in sacred spring water is believed to multiply wealth and invite prosperity.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Discover the myth of Umashimaji, ancestor of the Mononobe clan, who calmed divine souls with the Ten Sacred Treasures. Learn how this hero's legacy of soul-calming rituals offers wisdom for healing and renewal.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Explore the history of tomikuji, the sacred lotteries held at Japanese shrines and temples during the Edo period, and discover ancient wisdom about inviting fortune and sharing wealth.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team
Discover Ubusunagami, the guardian deity of your birthplace in Japanese Shinto belief, and learn how this ancient faith connects people to their roots.
Japanese Gods Encyclopedia Editorial Team