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Toshigami (年神 or 歳神, Toshigami or Tomo, lit. "year god"), also known as Ōtoshi-no-kami (大年神, lit. "great year god"), is a Japanese kami and a part of the Shinto pantheon. Etymology [ edit ]
A Kuchisake-onna in a scene from Ehon Sayoshigure by Hayami Shungyōsai, 1801. Kuchisake-onna (口裂け女, 'Slit-Mouthed Woman') [1] is a malevolent figure in Japanese urban legends and folklore.
Fūjin (風神) Also known as Kaze-no-kami, he is the Japanese god of the wind and one of the eldest Shinto gods, said to have been present at the creation of the world. He is often depicted as an oni with a bag slung over his back. Hachiman (八幡神) is the god of war and the divine protector of Japan
The Hare of Inaba and Ōnamuchi-no-kami at Hakuto Shrine in Tottori Honden main hall of the Hakuto Shrine, dedicated to the Hare of Inaba. The Hare of Inaba (因幡の白兎, Inaba no Shirousagi) can refer to two distinct Japanese myths, both from the ancient province of Inaba, now the eastern part of Tottori Prefecture.
A monk spirit that spies on people while they are using the toilet. Kameosa A sake jar that has come to life as a tsukumogami. Kami A general term for gods and spirits in the Shinto religion. Kamikiri A yōkai that secretly cuts the hair on people's heads. Kamimusubi
Japanese mythology is a collection of traditional stories, folktales, and beliefs that emerged in the islands of the Japanese archipelago. Shinto traditions are the cornerstones of Japanese mythology. [ 1 ]
2 Notable people with the name. 3 Other people. 4 Fictional characters. 5 See also. Toggle the table of contents. Toshi (given name) ... Toshi is a masculine Japanese ...
Brinkley says that it was common for the people attending to festival to know the history surrounding each dashi and its subject. [56] The influence of Sōjōbō is also present in popular culture. Tengu have become a common subject in different forms Japanese media including film, video games, manga, and anime. [49]