IZANORA

A knowledge graph of Japanese mythology, sacred places, folklore, and lineages.

IZANORA traces deities, folklore beings, sacred places, legends, and clans through primary sources and their relations.

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Sacred places

Sacred places, shrines, and folkloric sites of Japan — organised by region, type, and recorded blessings.

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Trace your ties to deities, shrines, and legends

Using your family name, birthplace, and date, IZANORA traces the deities, shrines, and folklore that share a thread with you.

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The English edition is being expanded. More entity catalogues (deities, folklore beings, legends, clans, sacred objects) will be added as translations pass editorial review.