Japanese gods
What is a Kitsune?
Kitsune god is an emblematic creature of Japanese folklore. It’s a magical animal particularly popular in Japan. This polymorphous Japanese fox has...
Japanese gods
Jorogumo: Japanese spider demon
Who is Jorogumo in Japanese mythology? Why are men afraid of this demon? How to escape his hypnotic power
Japanese gods
The Tale of Princess Kaguya
Discover the Japanese tale of Kaguya-Hime, a Japanese baby found in a bamboo stem. This Japanese myth inspires many mangaka and animated movies inc...
Japanese art
Tengu mask meaning and origin
Do you think that Japanese Masks have a special Meaning? Are you wondering what Symbol the Tengu Mask corresponds to? Here is the secret behind thi...
Japanese gods
Tengu: Japanese demon oni
Who is the Tengu demon? Want to know the Origins of this long-nosed Japanese divinity! Here is his legend and mystical story! 🇯🇵
Japanese culture
Japanese religion : Buddhism, Shintoism and others
We will see the different religions present in Japan, the share of it as well as the main characteristics of shintoism and especially of Buddhism 🇯🇵
Japanese gods
Susanoo : Japanese storm god
Susanoo is the Ocean Japanese god. He is also a storm god. Discover his true legend and his link with Japanese manga culture (Naruto, Akame Ga Kill...
Japanese gods
Ryujin Dragon : the Japanese kami god
In this article, we will look at the powerful sea god Ryujin. He is a Japanese dragon who is one of the most important Japanese deities 🇯🇵
Japanese gods
Izanami : Japanese goddess of death
The story of the Japanese Goddess Izanami is fascinating, and stunning. She is the origin of the creation of Japan and all the divine myths 🇯🇵
Japanese gods
Tanuki: a strange Japanese demon
Discover the legend of the Japanese raccoon dog. In Japanese culture and Shinto folklore, he is sometimes considered a yokai. And he has a huge sec...
Japanese gods
Japanese animals: mythology and symbolism
Discover the legends of the Japanese dragon, the Koi carp, the Tsuru crane, the Kirin unicorn or the deer god also sometimes called Daidarabotchi: ...
Japanese gods
Tsukuyomi : Japanese god of moon
Tsukuyomi is god of the Japanese mythology. Find out in this article who is behind the Japanese moon deity, also known as the brother of susanoo an...
Japanese gods
Shinigami : the Japanese god of death
Discover the origin of the Japanese Shinigami gods... It is a subject of choice for Japanese mangas like Bleach, Death Note or Soul Eater 🇯🇵
Japanese gods
Amaterasu : japanese goddess of the sun
Amaterasu is the Japanese deity of the sun in Shinto folklore. Have a look to her legend and the link she has on Japanese pop culture : Itachi, Sas...
Japanese gods
Japanese god : the fantastic deities list
🇯🇵 Discover the mysterious Japanese gods of the Shinto religion through this list. We also explain you the precepts of the Japanese deities and the...
Japanese art
Kitsune Mask Meaning
You will learn in this blog article the meaning of the traditional Japanese kitsune mask. The kitsune is a magical fox. Discover now the history hi...
Japanese art
Top 15 Traditional Japanese masks
Here is a top 15 traditional Japanese masks and their meanings. Going from Kitsune mask, to Oni mask and samurai mask !
Japanese gods
What are the types of Yokai?
What are the types of Japanese yokai? What powers do those Japanese demons have? And do you want to know if the Oni, Kitsune, Kappa are reals or ar...
Japanese gods
What is the meaning of hannya?
You probably already heard about the demon Hannya and its breathtaking story. And if you haven't, you will discover the hannya mask meaning !