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Fujin
Fujin is a Japanese wind deity (kami) whose worship predates many later Buddhist influences, appearing in early Japanese mythological texts including the Kojiki. He is typically depicted as a fearsome figure holding a bag of winds, often paired with Raijin, the god of thunder and storms. Notable artistic representations include the Kamakura-period wooden sculptures at Sanjūsangen-dō in Kyoto and t...
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Inari
Inari is a prominent Shinto kami in Japan associated with rice, agriculture, tea, fertility, and commercial prosperity. The deity is often depicted alongside or represented by foxes (kitsune), which serve as its messengers. Inari is worshipped across thousands of shrines throughout Japan, making it one of the most widely venerated figures in the Shinto religion. Fushimi Inari Taisha, located in Ky...
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