In far northern Japan the Ainu people believed that their toilet god, theRukar Kamuy,would be the first deity to provide help in times of danger. TheRukar Kamuyis one of manyKamuyor household gods. There isApasamn Kamuythe husband and wife god and goddess who keep evil spirits out of ...
Furious, the last crocodile seized the rabbit and tore off its skin. * See Names and Places at the end of this volume for further information. After hearing this story, Ôkuninushi told the rabbit to bathe in clear water and then roll in some grass pollen on the ground. The rabbit...
Looking for a beautiful Japanese name for your baby? We’ve rounded up the best Japanese baby names for 2024.By Louise Baty | Last updated Sep 11, 2024 Perhaps you or your partner have Japanese heritage which you’d like to honour with your baby’s name choice, or you’re really ...
The Japanese meaning of "night rain" is magical and the Hebrew meaning "close to God" is perfect for the religious bunch. Amayah is not very popular so it is unique but so pretty. If any of these names are top of your list and you now need a middle name, check out our Middle ...
Raiden is one of the trendy Japanese baby boy names that are becoming increasingly popular these days. It is also spelled in the same way as the name Jayden, and it is pronounced as rye-den. Raiden is the Japanese God of Thunder, and he is a powerful and distinctive figure. 65. Riku...
By Paul Bramhall One-Percent Warrior offers up a welcome reunion of 3 of Japan’s most prominent names in action cinema, director Yudai Yamaguchi, star Tak Sakaguchi, and choreographer Kensuke Sonomura. The last time the trio crossed paths in the same … Continue reading →...
"SOJOBO (Japanese mythology)" Godchecker. Godchecker.com, Nov 19, 2018. Web. March 1, 2025. Article last revised on November 19, 2018 by Rowan Allen. Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders References: Coming soon. Permissions page We are often asked about mythology merchandise. Do ...
One of the characteristics of these Far Eastern wind god images is the wind bag held by this god with both hands, the origin of which can be traced back to the shawl or mantle worn by Boreas/ Oado." (Katsumi Tanabe, "Alexander the Great, East-West cultural contacts from Greece to ...
This simple name has a powerful meaning. There are two Japanese translations. One is “eyes of the almighty God” and the other is “free of impurities.” If you are religious, this could be a great name for your little girl. 59. Okimi ...
Norio Wakamoto is an actor who appeared in "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero," "Metropolis," and "Duel Masters: Lunatic God Saga." Birthplace: Yamaguchi, Japan Toshio Furukawa Age: 78 Toshio Furukawa is an actor who appeared in "Akuma Kun," "Uzumaki," and "Dragon Ball Super:...