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Japan: Gate of the Thunder God Raijin (left) and the Wind God Fujin (right) at Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa, Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849),1790

Raijin is a god of lightning, thunder and storms in the Shinto religion and in Japanese mythology. He is typically depicted as a demonic spirit beating drums to create thunder, usually with a tomoe symbol drawn on the drums.<br/><br/>. Fujin or Futen is the Japanese god of the wind and one of the eldest Shinto gods. He is generally depicted as a terrifying wizard-like demon carrying a large bag of winds on his shoulders.<br/><br/>. In Japanese art, the deity is often depicted together with Raijin, the god of lightning, thunder and storms.

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Title: Japan: Gate of the Thunder God Raijin (left) and the Wind God Fujin (right) at Kinryuzan Temple in Asakusa, Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849),1790

Caption: Raijin is a god of lightning, thunder and storms in the Shinto religion and in Japanese mythology. He is typically depicted as a demonic spirit beating drums to create thunder, usually with a tomoe symbol drawn on the drums.

. Fujin or Futen is the Japanese god of the wind and one of the eldest Shinto gods. He is generally depicted as a terrifying wizard-like demon carrying a large bag of winds on his shoulders.

. In Japanese art, the deity is often depicted together with Raijin, the god of lightning, thunder and storms.

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