The Gods of Japanese Mythology
The most popular Japanese gods
- 1st: Hoori
- 2nd: Susano-wo
- 3rd: Amaterasu
- 4th: Tsukiyomi
- 5th: Kagutsuchi
- 6th: Hotei
- 7th: The Shojo
- 8th: Tamano-no-Mae
- 9th: Uke-Mochi
- 10th: Kunitokotachi
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Introduction
Traditionally the Japanese have worshiped at least eight hundred myriads of gods, which must have caused a few congestion problems on their relatively small islands.
Their major belief systems are Buddhism, Shinto, Yamaha and Objectism. But amidst dragons and demons they have some very endearing Gods of Good Fortune.
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Introduction to Japanese Mythology.
Use our Godbrowser™ to explore the Gods of Japanese Mythology.
View the Japanese pantheon. Family trees coming soon!
Consult Godchecker’s complete alphabetical list of Japanese god and goddess names.
REGIONS COVERED: Japan.
Many Gods are spread across different regions, cultures and tribes. We’ve tried to pin them down to a particular area if possible. But corrections are always welcome, especially from people with first-hand knowledge. So if you know the region and would like to comment, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us here.
TRIBES, CULTURES AND PEOPLES COVERED: The Japanese. Obviously.