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Jorōgumo
''Jorōgumo'' ( ja, 絡新婦 , じょろうぐも ) is a type of ''yōkai'', a creature of Japanese folklore. It can shapeshift into a beautiful woman, so the kanji that represent its actual meaning are (); the kanji which are used to write it instead, () have a ''jukujikun'' pronunciation that is related to the meaning, but not the sound of the word. In Toriyama Sekien's Gazu Hyakki Yagyō, it is depicted as a spider woman manipulating small fire-breathing spiders. Jorōgumo can also refer to some species of spiders, such as the Nephila and Argiope spiders. Japanese-speaking entomologists use the katakana form of ''jorōgumo'' () to refer exclusively to the spider species ''Trichonephila clavata'', and this has been adopted into English as "Jorō spider". Stories In Edo period writings such as the ''Taihei-Hyakumonogatari'' () and the ''Tonoigusa'' (), there are "jorogumo" that shapeshift into women. ''Tonoigusa'' "Things That Ought to be Pondered, Even in Urgent Times" ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trichonephila Clavata
''Trichonephila clavata'', also known as the , is a member of the ''Trichonephila'' genus. The spider can be found throughout Japan (except Hokkaidō), Korea, Taiwan, China, and since 2020, much of northeastern Georgia (U.S.), Georgia and northwestern South Carolina in the United States. Due to its large size and the bright, unique colors of the female ''Trichonephila'', the spider is well-favored in Japan. In 2014, scientists confirmed the first known occurrence of ''T. clavata'' in North America. In 2019, this species was moved from the genus ''Nephila'' to ''Trichonephila''. ''T. clavatas congener ''Trichonephila plumipes'' is commonly found in Australia. It also was moved from ''Nephila'' to ''Trichonephila'', along with 10 other species. Characteristics ''Trichonephila clavata'' pass winter as eggs and scatter as tiny juveniles in the spring. The adult female's body size is 17–25 mm, while the male's is 7–10 mm. The web of females may reach several meters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nephila Clavata
''Trichonephila clavata'', also known as the , is a member of the ''Trichonephila'' genus. The spider can be found throughout Japan (except Hokkaidō), Korea, Taiwan, China, and since 2020, much of northeastern Georgia (U.S.), Georgia and northwestern South Carolina in the United States. Due to its large size and the bright, unique colors of the female ''Trichonephila'', the spider is well-favored in Japan. In 2014, scientists confirmed the first known occurrence of ''T. clavata'' in North America. In 2019, this species was moved from the genus ''Nephila'' to ''Trichonephila''. ''T. clavatas congener ''Trichonephila plumipes'' is commonly found in Australia. It also was moved from ''Nephila'' to ''Trichonephila'', along with 10 other species. Characteristics ''Trichonephila clavata'' pass winter as eggs and scatter as tiny juveniles in the spring. The adult female's body size is 17–25 mm, while the male's is 7–10 mm. The web of females may reach several meters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gazu Hyakki Yagyō
is the first book of Japanese artist Toriyama Sekien's famous ''Gazu Hyakki Yagyō'' e-hon tetralogy, published in 1776. A version of the tetralogy translated and annotated in English was published in 2016. Although the title translates to "The Illustrated Night Parade of a Hundred Demons", it is based on an idiom, ''hyakki yagyō,'' that is akin to pandemonium in English and implies an uncountable horde. The book is followed by ''Konjaku Gazu Zoku Hyakki'', ''Konjaku Hyakki Shūi'', and ''Gazu Hyakki Tsurezure Bukuro''. The book is a supernatural bestiary, a collection of ghosts, spirits, spooks and monsters from literature, folklore, and other artwork. The art of ''Gazu Hyakki Yagyō'' heavily references a 1737 scroll-painting called the ''Hyakkai Zukan'' by artist Sawaki Sūshi; Sekien's innovation was preparing the illustrations as woodblock prints that could be mass-produced in a bound book format. Intended as a parody of then-popular reference books such as the ''Wakan Sans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tengu
are a type of legendary creature found in Japanese folk religion (Shinto). They are considered a type of ''yōkai'' (supernatural beings) or Shinto ''kami'' (gods). The ''Tengu'' were originally thought to take the forms of birds of prey and a monkey deity, and they are traditionally depicted with human, monkey, and avian characteristics. Sarutahiko Ōkami is considered to be the original model of Konoha-Tengu (a supernatural creature with a red face and long nose), which today is widely considered the ''Tengu''s defining characteristic in the popular imagination. He is the Shinto monkey deity who is said to shed light on heaven and earth. Some experts theorize that Sarutahiko was a sun god worshiped in the Ise region prior to the popularization of Amaterasu. Buddhism long held that the ''Tengu'' were disruptive demons and harbingers of war. Their image gradually softened, however, into one of protective and even manifestations of Buddhist deities, if still dangerous, spirits ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oshō
is a Buddhist priest (in charge of a temple);''Kenkyusha's New Japanese-English Dictionary'', Tokyo 1991, honorific title of preceptor or high priest (especially in Zen or Pure Land Buddhism). The same kanji are also pronounced ''kashō'' as an honorific title of preceptor or high priest in Tendai or Kegon Buddhism and ''wajō'' as an honorific title of preceptor or high priest in Shingon, Hossō, Ritsu, or Shin Buddhism. Etymology ''Oshō'' is the Japanese reading of the Chinese ''hé shang'' (和尚), meaning a high-ranking Buddhist monk or highly virtuous Buddhist monk. It is also a respectful designation for Buddhist monks in general and may be used with the suffix ''-san''. According to the Kōjien Japanese dictionary and the Kanjigen dictionary of Chinese character source meanings, it is originally derived from the Sanskrit ''upadhyaya'', meaning "master" in the sense of "teacher". The literal meaning is "self-taught Buddhist monk/teacher" The Chinese term "he-shang" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shizuoka Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu. Shizuoka Prefecture has a population of 3,637,998 and has a geographic area of . Shizuoka Prefecture borders Kanagawa Prefecture to the east, Yamanashi Prefecture to the northeast, Nagano Prefecture to the north, and Aichi Prefecture to the west. Shizuoka is the capital and Hamamatsu is the largest city in Shizuoka Prefecture, with other major cities including Fuji, Numazu, and Iwata. Shizuoka Prefecture is located on Japan's Pacific Ocean coast and features Suruga Bay formed by the Izu Peninsula, and Lake Hamana which is considered to be one of Japan's largest lakes. Mount Fuji, the tallest volcano in Japan and cultural icon of the country, is partially located in Shizuoka Prefecture on the border with Yamanashi Prefecture. Shizuoka Prefecture has a significant motoring heritage as the founding location of Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha, and is home to the Fuji International Speedway. History Shizuoka Prefe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Izu, Shizuoka
is a city located in central Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 30,678 in 13,390 households, and a population density of 84 persons per km2. The total area of the city was . Geography Izu is located in the north-central portion of the Izu Peninsula, and includes most of the Amagi Mountains. The region is hilly and some 80% of the city area is covered by forest. The Kano River runs through the city, which has a short coastline to the west on Suruga Bay of the Pacific Ocean. The area is part of the Izu-Tobu volcanic region, and is therefore subject to frequent earthquakes, and the city also has numerous hot springs as a result. Warmed by the Kuroshio Current, the area enjoys a warm maritime climate with hot, humid summers and mild, cool winters. Surrounding municipalities *Shizuoka Prefecture **Numazu **Izunokuni ** Itō ** Higashiizu ** Kawazu ** Nishiizu Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Izu has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōren Falls
is a waterfall in the Yugashima district of Izu, Shizuoka, Izu city, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, in central Izu Peninsula on the upper reaches of the Kano River. It is a Shizuoka Prefectural Natural Monument. It is one of "Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls", in a listing published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment (Japan), Ministry of the Environment in 1990. According to Japanese folklore, Jōren Falls is home to the ''jorōgumo'', a spider that can transform into a seductive woman. References External linksJōren Falls tourism home page Waterfalls of Japan Landforms of Shizuoka Prefecture Tourist attractions in Shizuoka Prefecture Izu, Shizuoka {{Shizuoka-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
