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Sojobo (僧正坊)
Sojobo is the legendary king of the tengu (天狗). Sojobo wears the clothing of a yamabushi (山伏) or mountain ascetic hermit, has the characteristic long tengu nose, and a long...
Sojobo (僧正坊)
Sojobo is the legendary king of the tengu (天狗). Sojobo wears the clothing of a yamabushi (山伏) or mountain ascetic hermit, has the characteristic long tengu nose, and a long...
Japanese Firefighters' Tattoos
Among the most most fervent adopters of tattoos in the (particularly late) Edo period were those with physically-challenging occupations such as firefighters, construction workers, carpenters, and porters. In fact, tattoos...
Japanese Firefighters' Tattoos
Among the most most fervent adopters of tattoos in the (particularly late) Edo period were those with physically-challenging occupations such as firefighters, construction workers, carpenters, and porters. In fact, tattoos...
Tanmei Jiro Gen Shogo (短命二郎阮小五)
One of the 108 Outlaws in the Suikoden novel. His nickname, Tanmei Jiro (短命二郎), translates to short-lived second son. Although the nickname might imply that his life was short-lived, it...
Tanmei Jiro Gen Shogo (短命二郎阮小五)
One of the 108 Outlaws in the Suikoden novel. His nickname, Tanmei Jiro (短命二郎), translates to short-lived second son. Although the nickname might imply that his life was short-lived, it...
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...