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Deities & Buddhas

Raijin

Raijin

Meaning & Symbolism

Thunder, power, nature's fury. Raijin creates thunder by beating his ring of drums. Often paired with Fujin as a complementary pair.

The Story

One of the oldest Shinto deities, depicted at the gates of Sensoji temple in Asakusa. Raijin is fearsome but not evil — thunder and lightning were seen as fertilizing the rice paddies. The famous Tawaraya Sotatsu screen paintings of Raijin and Fujin are national treasures.

Traditional Placement

Back + GlutesFront Torso

Best Seasons

Summer

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