Kami
This god is thought of to be the Primary God of the Kami
Who is Amaterasu?
A young lad known for slaying demons and oger's, this boy is famous around Japan and was also used as war time propaganda.
Who is Momotaro?
One of the most famous yokai from Japan, this creature is seen in many anime, tv drama's, manga and more. Known for anything between mischief and world destructing habits, count the tails and you'll know what you're dealing with.
This festival originally started as a religious ceremony to help rid Japan of the plague, but eventually became one of the most famous and recognized festivals in Japan. And don't worry if you miss a day or two, it last a whole month!
What is the Kyoto Gion Matsuri?
You can find these bright red archways all over Japan, especially leading up to shrines and temples. The biggest of all these archways can be found in Wakayama.
What is a torii gate?
This god, neither male nor female, can always be represented by foxes.
Who is Inari?
This is the oldest book in Japan, said to be a record of Ancient Matters. It tells of the beginning of the world and how the gods came to be.
These creatures are known as tree spirits, they appear as floating orbs of light or vaugely human shaped creatures. If the tree they inhabit dies, they die as well.
What is kodama?
This festival is said to have come from a legend where two lovers were separated and only allowed to see each other for one day. And for that we celebrate every July, though some provinces celebrate in August.
Though Shinto may be the biggest religion in Japan, this is the second biggest. The two religions have intermingled to where they share many gods in Japan.
What is Buddhism?
Who is Ryuujin?
This young man saved a turtle and was granted audience with a beautiful princess under the sea. Days he stayed until he grew homesick. This story unfortunately, does not end happily for him.
Who is Urashima Taro?
What is Gaki?
Its time to dance! This festival is held during Obon, one of the largest in Japan! Participants dress up and see who can out dance each other. Feeling the groove? Join in with them.
What is the Awa Odori?
Dressed in red and white, these young women serve temples as female shaman. They preform rites, do sacred cleaning and preform kagura dances.
What is a Miko?
Who is Ooyamatsumi?
"Do you think I'm pretty?" If you say yes, she'll cut your mouth open but if you say no you'll die. A dangerous woman regardless of what you say.
Who/what is Kuchisaka-onna?
One of the largest yokai in Japan, its said that its footprints can cause lakes and even Mt. Fuji itself was said to have been created by it.
What is Daidarabotchi?
Phallus, phallus everywhere! This festival began in 1969 and continues to do this day! It is a festival of fertility and you will be sure to see many phallus(and occasional yonic) symbols everywhere!
What is Kanamara Matsuri?
It was January of this year that Emperor Hirohito denounced himself as a kami like figure; He was in fact not a deity in human form.
What is 1946?