Japanese Mythology Collection

Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century

Raishin and the Wind and Thunder Gods, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Raishin and the Wind and Thunder Gods, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Moriya Pursuing Prince Shotoku who Disappears into a Tree, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Moriya Pursuing Prince Shotoku who Disappears into a Tree, 19th century. From Biography of Prince Shotoku

Actors as Otsu-e figures Fukurokuju and Benkei, c1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors as Otsu-e figures Fukurokuju and Benkei, c1850

Waterfall at Oji; The Actor Segawa Senjo as Kuzunoha, Published in 1863. Creators: Utagawa Kunisada
Waterfall at Oji; The Actor Segawa Senjo as Kuzunoha, Published in 1863. From Flowers of Edo with Views of Famous Places

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the Play Chigo... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the Play Chigo Torii Tobiiri Kitsune, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Moriya no Daijin Disguised as Rokuju-rokubu in the Play... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Moriya no Daijin Disguised as Rokuju-rokubu in the Play Miya-bashira Iwao no Butai, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Seventh Month, 1773, Japan, c. 1773

The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the Play Chigo... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox from Mt. Ubagadake in the Play Chigo Torii Tobiiri Kitsune, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1777, Japan, c. 1777

The Actor Yoshizawa Iroha I as Tamamo no Mae (?) in the Play Sakuya Kono Hana no... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Yoshizawa Iroha I as Tamamo no Mae (?) in the Play Sakuya Kono Hana no Kaomise (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1776 (?), Japan, c. 1776

The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as a Male Fox Disguised as the Sake Seller Iseya (left)... c. 1777. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichimura Uzaemon IX as a Male Fox Disguised as the Sake Seller Iseya (left) and Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox Disguised as the Beancake Peddler Hyugaya

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Kusunoki Uraminosuke Disguised as a Male Fox from Tsuka... c. 1786. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III as Kusunoki Uraminosuke Disguised as a Male Fox from Tsukamoto (?), in the Play Kumoi no Hana Yoshino no Wakamusha (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater ()

The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Yokambei (right), Nakamura Tomijuro I as Kuzunoha (ce, ... c. 1776. Creator: Shunsho)
The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Yokambei (right), Nakamura Tomijuro I as Kuzunoha (center), and Bando Mitsugoro I as Yakambei (left)

Jiang Shi (Kyo Shi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China...c. 1848/50
Jiang Shi (Kyo Shi), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

The Mansion of the Plates (Sara yashiki), from the series "One Hundred Ghost Tales...", 1831/32
The Mansion of the Plates (Sara yashiki), from the series "One Hundred Ghost Tales (Hyaku monogatari)", Japan, 1831/32

Ju, "Longevity"; The Immortal Wo Quan's Present of Pine Branches to the Emperor Yao, 19th century. Series: Fukurokuju, Happiness, Prosperity and Longevity

Nomi no Sukune Wrestling with Taima no Kehaya, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nomi no Sukune Wrestling with Taima no Kehaya, 1885. Series: Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Nikki Danjo Naonori Changing into a Rat, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nikki Danjo Naonori Changing into a Rat, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Lady Kayo, Consort of Prince Hanzoku of India, Holding a Severed Head, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Lady Kayo, Consort of Prince Hanzoku of India, Holding a Severed Head, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Ame-no-Uzume goddess of dawn, Japanese mythology, Shinto
Vintage illustration of Ame-no-Uzume the goddess of dawn, mirth, meditation, revelry and the arts in the Shinto religion of Japan. After Hokusai

Statue of Seki-San, Japan 19th Century
Vintage illustration of Statue of Seki-San, Japan 19th Century

Raiko slays the goblin of Oyeyama, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F
STC323779 Raiko slays the goblin of Oyeyama, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Tokoyo and the Sea Serpent, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323900 Tokoyo and the Sea Serpent, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Hidesato and the centipede, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323782 Hidesato and the centipede, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Prince Yamato and Takeru, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323780 Prince Yamato and Takeru, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

The actors Kataoka Nizaemon VII as Iyo no Taro and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kojoro-gitsune of O... 1796
The actors Kataoka Nizaemon VII as Iyo no Taro and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kojoro-gitsune of Okazaki in the play " Seiwa Nidai Oyose Genji

Tamomo no Mae, with Poem by Fumiya Asayasu, from the series "Ogura Versions of... c. 1845 / 48
Tamomo no Mae, with Poem by Fumiya Asayasu, from the series " Ogura Versions of the One Hundred Poets (Ogura nazorae Hyakunin isshu)", c. 1845/48

The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kuzunoha, Ichikawa Yaozo III as Yakanpei, and Ichikawa Ebiz... 1784
The Actors Iwai Hanshiro IV as Kuzunoha, Ichikawa Yaozo III as Yakanpei, and Ichikawa Ebizo IV as Abe no Doji, in the play " Ashiya Doman Ouchi Kagami

Bando Mitsugoro II as Tennen no Mansaku-kitsune and Ichikawa Monnosuke III as Nikaido... 1778. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Bando Mitsugoro II as Tennen no Mansaku-kitsune and Ichikawa Monnosuke III as Nikaido Shinanonosuke and Iwai Hanshiro IV as Okura no Kojoro-kitsune in the scene from the drama Moto Mishi Yuki Sakae

Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox in the Scene from the Play, Chigo Torii Tobiiri Gitsun... 1777
Nakamura Tomijuro I as a Female Fox in the Scene from the Play, Chigo Torii Tobiiri Gitsune (Nakamura Tomijuro no Hyuga no kuni Ubagatake no megitsune), 1777

The Demon Shutendoji of Mount Oe (Oeyama Shutendoji), from the series "Famous... c. 1705 / 06
The Demon Shutendoji of Mount Oe (Oeyama Shutendoji), from the series " Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays (Yamato irotake)", c. 1705/06

The Maiden of Unai, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323798 The Maiden of Unai, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Visu on Mount Fuji-Yama, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323789 Visu on Mount Fuji-Yama, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Sengen, the Goddess of Mount Fuji, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis
STC323788 Sengen, the Goddess of Mount Fuji, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

The Mikado and the Jewel Maiden, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis
STC323785 The Mikado and the Jewel Maiden, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Buddha and the dragon, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323784 Buddha and the dragon, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

The Moonfolk demand the Lady Kaguya, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis
STC323783 The Moonfolk demand the Lady Kaguya, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Hoori and the Sea Gods daughter, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis
STC323775 Hoori and the Sea Gods daughter, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Uzuma awakens the curiosity of Ama-terasu, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis
STC323773 Uzuma awakens the curiosity of Ama-terasu, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Yuki-Onna, The Lady of the Snow, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F
STC323791 Yuki-Onna, The Lady of the Snow, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Totaro and Samebito, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323902 Totaro and Samebito, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Yorimasa slays the monster, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323776 Yorimasa slays the monster, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Kato Sayemon in the Palace of the Shogun Ashikaga, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F
STC323901 Kato Sayemon in the Palace of the Shogun Ashikaga, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Hoichi-the-Earless, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323797 Hoichi-the-Earless, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Shinzaburo recognised Tsuyu and her maid Yone, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F
STC323794 Shinzaburo recognised Tsuyu and her maid Yone, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Shinge and Yoshisawa by the Violet Well, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F
STC323792 Shinge and Yoshisawa by the Violet Well, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

The lovers who exchange fans, frontispiece from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323772 The lovers who exchange fans, frontispiece from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

The Kappa and his Victim, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho)
STC323903 The Kappa and his Victim, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

Urashima and the Sea Kings daughter, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F
STC323799 Urashima and the Sea Kings daughter, illustration from The Myths and Legends of Japan by F. Hadland Davis, 1918 (colour litho) by Paul

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Japanese Mythology" Step into the captivating realm of Japanese mythology, where gods and goddesses reign supreme. Ame-no-Uzume, the radiant goddess of dawn, dances gracefully in the celestial heavens, bringing light and joy to all who witness her divine presence. Shinto, the ancient religion deeply rooted in Japanese culture, is intertwined with these mythical tales. It embraces a belief system that honors nature spirits and ancestral deities, fostering a profound connection between humans and their surroundings. Gaze upon the majestic statue of Seki-San from 19th century Japan. This remarkable artwork embodies strength and tranquility as it stands as a testament to centuries-old traditions. In "The Myths and Legends of Japan" by F. Hadland Davis (1918), vibrant illustrations transport us to extraordinary adventures. Witness Raiko's heroic triumph over the goblin of Oyeyama or Tokoyo's courageous encounter with a fearsome sea serpent - stories that ignite our imagination and remind us of humanity's resilience. Hidesato's battle against an enormous centipede showcases bravery beyond measure while Prince Yamato embarks on epic quests alongside Takeru - legends that inspire generations with their valorous exploits. Delve into theatrical performances captured by Utagawa Toyokuni I (1796) or Utagawa Kuniyoshi (c. 1845/48). These masterpieces depict characters like Tamomo no Mae or Kojoro-gitsune who mesmerize audiences with their artistry and evoke emotions through poetic verses. Torii Kiyonaga's exquisite prints bring forth iconic figures such as Kuzunoha or Nikaido - enchanting beings whose allure transcends time itself. Nakamura Tomijuro I takes on an ethereal role as a female fox in "Chigo Torii Tobiiri Gitsune, " showcasing both his versatility and the mesmerizing allure of Japanese theater.