IZANORA
A knowledge graph of Japanese mythology, sacred places, folklore, and lineages.
IZANORA traces deities, folklore beings, sacred places, legends, clans, and sacred objects through primary sources and their relations.
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Six axes of Japanese mythology
Deities, clans, sacred places, sacred objects, folklore beings, and legends — traced through their primary sources and recorded relations.
- DeitiesMajor gods recorded in the Kojiki, Nihon Shoki, and shrine documents — traced through pantheon and lineage.Featured: Amaterasu-Omikami
- ClansFamily lineages preserved in the Shinsen Shōjiroku and other genealogical sources.Featured: Fujiwara Clan
- Sacred placesShrines, temples, and folkloric sites across Japan — organized by region and type.Featured: Ise Grand Shrine — Inner Shrine (Naikū)
- Sacred objectsDivine regalia and treasures recorded in chronicles and shrine archives.Featured: Seven-Branched Sword
- Folklore beingsYokai, vengeful spirits, and lingering presences in regional lore — traced through their primary documents.Featured: Kappa
- LegendsStories from classical texts and regional traditions, with their motifs and source documents.Featured: The Rock-Cave of Heaven (Ama-no-Iwato)
