#JapaneseMyths

[nicholasandriani]

10 MORE Games Inspired by Japanese Mythology and Folklore

Preamble: I don’t know about you but when I enter into a fictional world it’s all I can do not to search for elements reflecting this worldly experience, or genze ryoku in Japanese. There’s something primal and stirring when you catch reflections of your own lived experience in these spaces. Whether you’re reading a religious text or catching up on 5e latest Fast and the Furious like a juiced up…

[mecthology]

Torakoishi from Japanese folklore.

The stone was invented by Utagawa Yoshikazu in his series depicting the fifty stations of the Tōkaidō, and its name is a pun based on a legendary stone named Toragoishi kept at Endaiji Temple in Ōiso.

The story behind Torakoishi dates back to the late 12th century when a samurai named Yamashita Chōja prayed to Toraike Benzaiten for a child. Benzaiten appeared to his wife in a dream, resulting in the miraculous appearance of a stone that grew with their daughter Tora. The stone grew in size as Tora grew older, and she became a renowned dancer, courtesan, and eventually a concubine of the warrior Soga Sukenari.

One day, Sukenari's enemy sent an assassin to kill him, but the stone magically disguised itself as Sukenari and saved his life. The chips in the stone from the arrow and sword strikes remain as proof of its life-saving power, and the miraculous stone became a famous tourist attraction in Ōiso. It is now enshrined at Endaiji, where it is popular among worshippers seeking safe childbirth, protection, and other blessings.

Follow @mecthology for more lores and legends.

Source: yokai.com/torakoishi/

[camilladerricoart]

After NYCC I look a lot like this “Tanuki Yokai” 🤣 I’m excited to have the beloved raccoon-dog spirit join us for Day 10 of Drawlloween 🎃🙌✍🏻 These Japanese tricksters are loved throughout the country for their mischief and cuteness 🥰 I hope I get to hug one someday!! 🦝 • Show me and the world your art by tagging me and using these hashtags #camilladerrico #camillasdrawlloween #camillasdrawlloween2022 #drawlloween2022 • Adopt my kawaii drawing as a print or as the original on my shop!! www.camilladerrico.com 🤖

[japan-wonders]

There are many myths and misconceptions about Japan out there. Some can be amusing, but most of them can come off as rude to Japanese people. Is Japan expensive? Do Japanese people overwork themselves? Click here to find out what the misconceptions are and how true are they! 

[andraluu]

Hitotsume - Kozo 🌚🏮 One of the yokais from #31yokais challenge.

[monthoffearart]

“Jorogumo” By Kat Birmelin Watercolors 10.25 x 5.75 inches https://katgbirmelin.squarespace.com/ Done for Month of Fear challenge, ‘Beauty’. In Japan there are many legends of the Jorogumo, or spider woman, who ensnares men with her beauty,and then feeds on their life force. 

[cocobeef]

behold a sad lil katakirauwa....some kinda pig spirit that steals your soul if it manages to run between your legs! >:O

[mlp-96]

In this new series: 'spooky spirits of Japan', I will be taking you with me on a journey through Japan's vast mythological landscape! In this first episode, we will discuss the Japanese legend of the Kappa in particular! Curious about what they look like? What their main source of food is? And how to escape one of these yokai with a cucumber? 

Then keep on watching! I hope you liked this video and if you did please give us a big thumbs up, leave a comment and kindly consider subscribing and ticking the notification bell! See you next time!

[candyglynnwilder]

Research never ends... Found this in a secondhand bookstore today while my car was being serviced. It's kind of a thick book, but all the legends range in length from a paragraph to at most two pages. Perfect for squeezing in some learning, a few minutes at a time. #japanesemythology #japaneselegends #japanesemyths #research #book #referencebook #supportyourlocalbookstore #fantasywriter #indiewriter #writersofinstagram #candyglynnwilder #writingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CH3ZNtBgL7r/?igshid=13vegfej0gov5

[asteltainn]

[almond-eye-1984]

神様、面白すぎです。 ・ #日本人てホントはゆるくて面白い民俗なんだとおもう #どこでこうなった日本人 #こんな唐突すぎなキャラも困るか ・ #古事記 #神話 #漫画 #マンガ #五月女ケイ子 #manga #JapaneseMyths #myths (Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan)

[ryugendo]

#大己貴命の大鷲退治 #大己貴命 #おおなむちのみこと #お絵描き #日本神話 #OonamuchiNoMikoto #japanesegod #japanesemyth https://www.instagram.com/p/B_WwJg6loqv/?igshid=1sgjf3dj3se6q

[lilousilvercreations]

Graphtober, week 3 - Mythology

Day 14. Japanese

Graphtober, semaine 3 - Mythologie

Jour 14. Japonaise

@andthereisawoman ♥

[moonruffian]

Bishamonten, one of the Japanese Seven Gods of Fortune (shichifukujin) #bishamonten#sevenluckygods#sevengodsoffortune#shichifukujin#japanesemyth#japanesemythology#myth#mythology#japanesegod#occult#occultart#darkart#art https://www.instagram.com/p/B0zprlnJOhO/?igshid=qvg1tknwzjxd

[guardofcitadel]

request - Japanese folklore: a Kitsune searching for love (x)

[desperate0cat]

Shiranui in Onmyoji . Her story is so sad ; ^ ; . #onmyoji #animegirl #watercolorart #watercolor #doodleart #drawing #doodle #traditionalart #japanesemyth #onmyojifanart https://www.instagram.com/p/BwZh6uJgLu1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k17t4e33qh5