Series: Japanese Mythology

Japanese mythology features gods, spirits, and heroes, emphasizing creation, nature, and divine ancestry. Key deities like Amaterasu, the sun goddess, and Susanoo, the storm god, play major roles. Notable events include the descent of Ninigi-no-Mikoto and the adventures of Yamato Takeru. These myths reflect ancient Japan’s cultural and spiritual values and still influence modern Japanese culture.

Ame-no-Wakahiko

This entry is part 1 of 10 in the series Japanese Mythology

The Legend of Ame-no-Wakahiko Ame-no-Wakahiko is a deity in Japanese mythology, featured prominently in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. He […]

Takemikazuchi

This entry is part 4 of 10 in the series Japanese Mythology

The Legend of Takemikazuchi’s Conquest Takemikazuchi is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known as the god of thunder and […]

Ninigi-no-Mikoto

This entry is part 5 of 10 in the series Japanese Mythology

The Legend of Ninigi-no-Mikoto Ninigi-no-Mikoto is a prominent deity in Japanese mythology, known for the divine descent (Tenson Kōrin) and […]

Umihiko and Yamahiko

This entry is part 6 of 10 in the series Japanese Mythology

The Legend of Umihiko and Yamahiko Umihiko (Sea Prince) and Yamahiko (Mountain Prince) are brothers in Japanese mythology, prominently featured […]

Izanagi and Izanami

This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series Japanese Mythology

Izanagi and Izanami are central deities in Japanese mythology, known as the creators of the Japanese archipelago and many of […]

Amano-Iwato

This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series Japanese Mythology

The Legend of Amano-Iwato Amano-Iwato (Heavenly Rock Cave) is a pivotal episode in Japanese mythology, prominently featured in the Kojiki […]

The Legend of Hiruko

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series Japanese Mythology

The Legend of Hiruko Hiruko (also known as Ebisu or Hiru-ko) is a deity in Japanese mythology, featured in the […]