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Peach (桃)
Peaches came to Japan by way of China, where they symbolized fertility, longevity and immortality. As in China, peaches also came to be of symbolic importance in Japan.
Peach (桃)
Peaches came to Japan by way of China, where they symbolized fertility, longevity and immortality. As in China, peaches also came to be of symbolic importance in Japan.
Daiitoku Myoo (大威徳明王)
Daiitoku Myoo is one of the Buddhist Five Wisdom Kings, known as "The Destroyer of the King of Hell". He is usually depicted surrounded by flames, riding a water buffalo.
Daiitoku Myoo (大威徳明王)
Daiitoku Myoo is one of the Buddhist Five Wisdom Kings, known as "The Destroyer of the King of Hell". He is usually depicted surrounded by flames, riding a water buffalo.
Fudo Myoo Threatens Yuten Shonin (不動明王∙祐天上人図)
According to legend, a young Yuten was once praying to Fudo Myoo, asking for his support in becoming a wise monk. One night in his dreams, the statue of Fudo...
Fudo Myoo Threatens Yuten Shonin (不動明王∙祐天上人図)
According to legend, a young Yuten was once praying to Fudo Myoo, asking for his support in becoming a wise monk. One night in his dreams, the statue of Fudo...
Dakki no Ohyaku (妲己のお百)
Dakki no Ohyaku was said to have been an evil woman living during the Edo period. Ohyaku is said to have been born to poverty, and through her beauty and...
Dakki no Ohyaku (妲己のお百)
Dakki no Ohyaku was said to have been an evil woman living during the Edo period. Ohyaku is said to have been born to poverty, and through her beauty and...
Bamboo (竹)
The bamboo is an evergreen, traditionally associated with winter, as it is one of the symbols of the new year. Due to its nature as a strong, flexible and resilient...
Bamboo (竹)
The bamboo is an evergreen, traditionally associated with winter, as it is one of the symbols of the new year. Due to its nature as a strong, flexible and resilient...
Nekomata (猫また、 猫又、猫股)
Nekomata are a type of cat yokai (妖怪) with stories originating as far as the early Kamakura period (1233). The nekomata are said two have two variations - those that...
Nekomata (猫また、 猫又、猫股)
Nekomata are a type of cat yokai (妖怪) with stories originating as far as the early Kamakura period (1233). The nekomata are said two have two variations - those that...