Japanese
Kami, spirits, heroes, and yōkai from Japan’s chronicles, local traditions, and collected tales.
Verified modern retellings
These figures include at least one verified connection to a modern work.
16 figures
AmaterasuEntrusted with the affairs of Heaven in Aston's Nihongi birth account.4 myths · 17 in media
Fujiwara Hidesato (Tawara Toda)1 myth
Hohodemi (the Happy Hunter)1 myth
Izanagi and IzanamiThey created and organised the Japanese archipelago. · They produced other important deities.2 myths
Kaguya-hime1 myth
Kintaro (the Golden Boy)1 myth
Momotaro (Little Peachling)1 myth
Princess Hase1 myth
Princess Ototachibana1 myth
Sentaro1 myth
Susanoo2 myths · 6 in media
TsukiyomiMoon · Heavenly matters in one Nihongi version1 myth
Urashima Tarō (Fisher-boy Urashima)1 myth
Watanabe of Rashomon Gate1 myth
Yamato Takeru1 myth
Yuki-onnaShe appeared during snowstorms, blizzards and other wintry nights. · She was associated with fatal encounters and death by freezing.1 myth