Myths & Deities Jurojin – God of Longevity | One of the Seven Lucky Gods
Jurojin is one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan, revered as the deity of longevity, health, and gentle fortune.His origi...
Myths & Deities 
Myths & Deities — The Deity of Longevity, Wisdom, and Prosperity —
FukurokujuFukurokuju represents the combined virtues of happiness (fuku), wealth (roku), and longevity (ju).He is easily...
Myths & Deities — Japan’s Native God of Commerce and the Sea —
EbisuEbisu is unique among the Seven Lucky Gods as the only one believed to have originated in Japan.He is typically dep...
Myths & Deities — The God of Prosperity and Everyday Abundance —
DaikokutenDaikokuten is one of the most familiar deities among Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods, closely associated with prosper...
Myths & Deities The Mountain Mother and Her Child: Rethinking the Myth of Kintaro
The Mountain Mother and Her ChildBefore Kintaro becomes a hero, he is first a child of the mountains. Raised by a powerf...
Yokai When Three Images Are Enough
Some images do not ask to be explained.They simply ask to be seen.This small Japanese picture book, created decades ago ...
Objects & Symbols “Maneki-neko and the Meaning of Raised Paws: Luck, Family, and Harmony”
Small figures, rich with meaning.Maneki-neko quietly invite luck, harmony, and human connection.
Yokai Who Is This Red Monster? A Japanese Festival Called Setsubun
Once a year in Japan, people throw beans at a creature called “Oni” to chase away bad luck and welcome good fortune.Once...
Yokai Zashiki-warashi: The Invisible Child Who Lives with the House
1. Opening — A Story Still Told TodayIn Japan, there are places where people still speak quietly about someone who canno...
Yokai When Form Becomes Presence
Clay Figures, Spirits, and the Japanese Sense of “Too Real”These objects come from museums in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima, a...