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The storm god of the sea and storms, brother to Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi, known for slaying the eight-headed serpent Yamata no Orochi.

The kami of war and divine protector of Japan, often identified with Emperor Ojin and worshipped by samurai.

One of the creator kami, along with Izanami, responsible for creating the Japanese islands and various deities.

A Shinto purification ritual, often involving the waving of a large paper streamer to cleanse participants of pollution and sin.

Fortunes written on strips of paper at Shinto shrines, ranging from great blessing to great curse, influencing decisions and actions.

Refers to the 'Bridal Kami' ceremony, symbolizing the transition of maiden kami to marital status within Shinto belief.

Sacred Shinto theatrical dance performed to music, meant to entertain the kami during festivals or rituals.

A creator goddess who, with Izanagi, birthed many islands and deities, and later became associated with death and the underworld.

The narrative of the creation of the world and Japan, involving deities like Izanagi and Izanami and the birth of the islands and kami.

The Shinto sun goddess, considered the most important deity, believed to be the ancestor of the Japanese imperial family.

The moon god in Shinto religion, brother of Amaterasu, associated with the night and spiritual aspects symbolized by the moon.

A series of annual and occasional rituals performed by the Japanese Emperor as a part of Shinto tradition, affirming his divine role.

The kami of fertility, rice, agriculture, foxes, industry, and worldly success, symbolized often by fox messengers.

A purification ritual involving the natural element of water, often in a waterfall or other natural setting, meant to cleanse the body and spirit.