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- Daikokuten (大黒天) — God of Wealth and Agriculture. The god of prosperity, agriculture and wealth, Daikokuten originated from an incarnation of the Hindu deity Shiva.
- Bishamonten (毘沙門天) — God of War. Bishamonten, the god of war and the punisher of evil, is thought to have originated from the Buddhist deity Vaiśravana, the guardian of the north.
- Ebisuten (恵比寿天) — God of Prosperity and Fishing. Ebisu is the most well-known among the Shichifukujin, and also the only one of the seven gods with purely Japanese roots.
- Jurojin (寿老人) — God of Longevity. Jurojin, the god of longevity, originates from the Taoist god, the Old Man of the South Pole. He is depicted with a long head, white beard and often has a peach in his hand.
- Shinjuku: Godzilla Head
- Setagaya
- Yurakucho
- Taking Home A Kaiju of Your Own
- One Person’S Trash…
This Godzilla, towering over the Toho Cinema in Shinjuku, is probably the most famous in Tokyo. On closer inspection, it’s actually just a head and claw, but it still cuts a pretty intimidating figure. Every now and then you can hear his classic roar booming throughout the area. His eyes light up, and a neon blue stream of “atomic breath” projects ...
This happy chap stands guard outside the Toho Studios building in Setagaya. Modeled after the early suits, he’s very much the classic Godzilla—you can practically see the judo expert trapped inside.
You’ll find this beast lurking just south of Yurakucho Station, attached to the Hibiya Ticket Box. Apparently Japan’s biggest full Godzilla statue, this version looks to be Shin Godzilla, who kindly wiped my neighborhood clean off the map back in 2016. It’s definitely larger, leaner and meaner than its portlier predecessor. According to the plaque,...
If you’re on the prowl for premium merchandise, your best bet is the official Godzilla store on the ground floor of the Marui Annex mall near Shinjuku Station. From figures and pins to artwork and stationery, if you can print a monster on it, they’ve got it. There’s also a reasonably extensive clothing section, with underwear and tees starting at a...
For vintage merch, your best bet is a flea market(such as Ohi Racecourse) or secondhand store. Most Hard Off and Hobby Off stores, for example, are absolutely crammed with cheap swag—ranging from high-end statues to loose vinyl and action figures. You can pick up some for an absolute steal. If you can find room in your heart for an obscure, unloved...
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Jul 27, 2023 · Thursday 27 July 2023. When visiting Shinjuku, you can’t miss the massive Godzilla head that sits atop the Toho building. This imposing statue was installed on the 8th floor terrace of Hotel ...
mouse or rat. Symbols. sack, mallet, rice bales. Equivalents. Hinduism equivalent. Shiva, Kubera. Daikokuten ( 大黒天) is a syncretic Japanese deity of fortune and wealth. Daikokuten originated from Mahākāla, the Buddhist version of the Hindu deity Shiva, conflated with the native Shinto god Ōkuninushi.
- Godzilla (Shinjuku) Godzilla, the infamous kaiju monster, is immortalized in various forms all across Japan. Perhaps the most famous Godzilla incarnation is the Godzilla head sitting atop the Shinjuku TOHO building in the world famous Kabukicho district of Shinjuku.
- Hachiko (Shibuya) The story of Hachiko is known all over the world. The beloved dog of a university professor at the Tokyo Imperial University would welcome his master home at the end of every workday.
- King Kong (Sangenjaya) King Kong may be a national icon in America, but he can also be found hanging out in the Sangenjaya neighborhood of Setagaya. Officially this is not King Kong, but a giant gorilla perched atop a 3-story building and holding a schoolgirl in its hand.
- Gundam (Odaiba) The life-size Gundam statue in Odaiba is a must-see for those visiting Tokyo. The current statue is known as Unicorn Gundam and is from the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn series of the franchise.
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A beautiful stone statue of Onamuchi no Mikoto in the shrine’s precinct. It is also known as the Daikoku-Sama Statue, located on the left side after passing the Main Entrance, measuring 6.6 meters high and around 30 tons weight. It is the largest stone statue of Onamuchi no Mikoto stone Statue in Japan. Daikoku Stone Statue.
Dec 6, 2016 · Gotokuji is easily accessible from central Tokyo. From Shinjuku station, take the Odakyu line in the direction of Hon-Atsugi directly to Gotokuji station. It takes around 30 minutes. The shrine is ...
