Japanese Mythology Archive

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - Pilgrimages to the temples of the Seven Gods of Happiness are among the most popular New Year's traditions in Tokyo and across the

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - One of the most important and famous figures in Japanese mythology is Kitsune (‘fox’). ‘Kitsune’ is included in a large group of creatures

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com -  In Japanese mythology, Raijin (Raiden) is one of the eight gods of thunder, and master of lightning. His attribute is a sacred Taiko

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - In Japanese folklore, religion, and popular culture, there are many evil demonic entities, ghosts, and monsters that are often difficult to recognize from

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Tsuchinoko is a legendary ancient creature that appears in Japanese myths. Interestingly, people in modern times report having encountered the fearsome snake-like being.

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Yuki-Onna or the ‘Lady of the Snow’ is an evil spirit (yōkai) lurking around and waiting for people lost in a snowstorm. She is a

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ancient records confirm more than 33,000 smiths up to the beginning of the modern era. Japanese weapon history goes long back in time but the

David Tee - AncientPages.com - The earliest records anyone has of the Japanese myth Susanoo-no-Mikoto appears in the 8th century AD. These records tell the story of the Japanese

A. Sutherland - AncientPages. com - There is a mysterious force that in Japan is known as Yokai (“Yōkai”). According to ancient Japanese beliefs, Yōkai (in Chinese: 'kanji', which

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com -  Whether the mysterious Kusanagi treasure exists or not remains unknown. The precious Japanese treasure is allegedly kept in safety at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, but

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Japanese mythology, we encounter an interesting creature known as Baku that is well-known for eating bad dreams. According to tradition, people pray