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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
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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.