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  1. In Japanese mythology, the Seven Lucky gods or Seven gods of Fortune ( 七福神, shichifukujin in Japanese) are believed to grant good luck and are often represented in netsuke and in artworks. One of the seven (Jurōjin) is said to be based on a historical figure.

  2. Nov 29, 2022 · The Seven Lucky Gods are seven Japanese deities who bring luck, good fortune, and compassion to the denizens of Japan. Each god has a different domain, yet together they represent prosperity and luck, traveling across Japan throughout the year (if they can) and then meeting at the New Year, where they gather in a great feast or ...

  3. Oct 11, 2022 · Benzaiten, Daikokuten, Ebisu, Bishamonten, Hotei, Fukurokuju and Jurojin are deities whose origins are found in Shinto, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Taoism. This unique blend of gods was permitted by Japan’s tendency towards religious syncretism. Together, they grant luck, happiness, and good fortune.

  4. Jan 4, 2024 · What are Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods? Known as “shichifukujin”, the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan are a group of deities deriving from not only Japan but also India and China, originating from the religions of Shinto, Buddhism and Hinduism. The seven gods are: Jurojin, Ebisu, Hotei, Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Daikokuten and Fukurokuju.

  5. Jun 24, 2013 · In Japanese folklore the Shichifukujin are the Seven Lucky Gods who may also be known as the Seven Gods of Happiness or the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. The seven gods are in fact of diverse origin as...

  6. Dec 7, 2023 · Meet Japan's Seven Lucky Gods! Uncover the fascinating history and lore of the much beloved Shichifukujin.

  7. Dec 28, 2012 · The Seven Lucky Gods provide a different avenue for the pursuit of one's goals. Today, the seven, an international and eclectic group of deities from India, China and Japan, usually include: Ebisu, Daikoku, Bishamonten, Fukurokuju, Jurojin, Benzaiten, and Hotei.

  8. Shichi-fuku-jin, (Japanese: “Seven Gods of Luck”), group of seven popular Japanese deities, all of whom are associated with good fortune and happiness. The seven are drawn from various sources but have been grouped together from at least the 16th century.

  9. Fukurokuju. Brought from China’s Taoist-Buddhist traditions, Fukurokuju is the God of Wealth, Happiness, and Longevity. Represented with an elongated forehead and long moustache, he is usually represented with customary clothes of a Chinese scholar, holding a walking stick with a scroll tied to it.

  10. Jul 12, 2022 · These include the Shichifukujin, or Seven Lucky Gods. Often seen as a collective, these seven individual gods have quite distinct features and personalities and very different origins. Keep reading to find out more about these seven deities and how to take part in a Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage in Tokyo.