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Tanabata-sai (七夕祭) is one of the Gosekku one of the 5 most important Japanese holidays that is celebrated on July 7th which is linked to the homonymous legend that celebrates the reunification of the gods Orihime and Hikoboshi respectively representatives of the stars Vega and Arutairu.

Sometimes abbreviated as Susanō, it is one of the main Kami deities of the shintō. The divinity of the sea and storms is undoubtedly the most controversial described with an insolent and warlike character often clashed with the other Kami.

Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto (月夜見尊) sometimes abbreviated simply Tsukuyomi is one of the main Kami deities of the shintō, one of the meanings of its name is: 「Moonlit night」 is considered the divinity of the moon, very important in the celestial hierarchy in Japanese myth and religion.

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One of the main deities of Japanese mythology and religion, Kagutsuchi Kami sama is linked to a powerful element, one of the primary ones, for this reason its strength and its power is among those most imported in the pantheon of divinities of the Rising Sun.

Inari-ō-Kami 稲荷大神 sometimes only Inari is among the most important Kami deities of the shintō is considered the deity of rice, fertility, agriculture, industry and earthly success. Furthermore, he is the guardian and protector of the Kitsunes who in turn, acting as messengers, are revered as divinities.