The fisherman god Ebisu, music goddess Benzaiten, and warrior god Bishamonten are among Japan’s Seven Gods of Fortune, which personify good luck. The deities have diverse origins in Shintō ...

In various mythologies, Gods of Death hold a compelling and often feared significance. In Hinduism, Yama, the righteous lord of death, navigates souls to the afterlife. Greek mythology features ...

The religious landscape of Japan is a fascinating blend of Shintoism, Buddhism, and other traditions. Across cultures, India and Japan share ancient connections through their gods. Many Hindu ...

For more than a millennium, Japanese people have used these plaques to ask the gods for love, wealth, long life, or academic success. In the past two years, a fresh ema plea has emerged ...