The seven gods of fortune symbolize the wealth and happiness. A lot of virtues
are personified in the forms of seven deities.In this respect, they are similar
to the Greco-Roman gods.These gods come from India, China and Japan.
They are enshrined in shrines, temples and houses all over the country.Their
pictures and statue of SHITIFUKUJIN are regarded as something that will bring
happiness. Visiting the seven gods, pray for the prosperity in the year.
In ASAKUSA, visit nine shrines (instead of seven) because there are two Juroujins
and two Fukurokujus.
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Daikokuten is the god of food and wealth, and is the most popular of the seven gods.
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Ebisu is the god of successful business, and is the only one who is Japan-origin god among seven. |
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Bishamonten is the god of wisdom and bravery. |
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FUDOUIN Hotei is the god of integrity and magnanimous. |
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Juroujin is the deity of long life and wisdom. |
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YOSHIWARA SHRINE Benzaiten is the god of art, and is the only goddess among them, the goddess of protecting women. |
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