The Japanese Mythology is one of the world's most known mythologies.

The Japanese Mythology is a combination of primarly Shinto and Bhudist traditions.

In addition to the most powerful Gods and Godesses, there are also millions of Kami, or "Holy Powers", associated with forces of nature, geographical features, and the spirits of the venerated dead.

Japanese Gods and Godesses

Amaterasu

Japanese sun goddess, the queen of heaven, kami, and creation itself.

Ame-no-Uzume

Japanese goddess of the dawn, who saved the world from eternal night.

Benzaiten

Japanese goddess of luck and wisdom, kami of all that flows, from water to time.

Bishamonten

Japanese god of war and fortune, protector of Buddhist temples and shrines.

Daikokuten

Highly revered Japanese household deity, god of luck and fortune-seekers.

Ebisu

Smiling Japanese god of luck, wealth, and prosperity, patron of fishermen.

Fujin

Japanese god of the wind, frighteningly powerful and neither good nor evil.

Fukurokuju

Japanese god of wealth and longevity, representing the Southern Polestar.

Hoderi

Jealous Japanese god of the sea who brings good luck to fishermen.

Hotei

The “Laughing Buddha,” a benevolent Japanese god and symbol of luck.

Inari

Complex Japanese deity and patron of tea, rice, prosperity, smithing, and foxes.

Izanagi

One of Japanese mythology’s divine creators, father of the islands of Japan.

Jizo

One of Japan’s most beloved bodhisattva, protector of children and the dead.

Jurojin

The “Old Man of Longevity,” Japanese manifestation of the Southern Polestar.

Kagutsuchi

Japanese god of fire, patron of blacksmiths and craftsmen who work with fire.

Kannon

Goddess of compassion and mercy, the most popular bodhisattva in Japan.

Kichijoten

Japanese goddess of beauty and fertility, worshipped primarily by women.

Ninigi

Japanese deity credited with bringing rice, civilization, and justice to humanity.

Raijin

Chaotic but popular Japanese god of thunder, lightning, and storms.

Susanoo

Tempestuous Japanese god of seas and storms and slayer of dragons.