”七福神 Seven Gods of Fortune” are the seven gods worshipped in Japan for bringing good fortune.
They are not gods unique to Japan, but each of them is intertwined with various religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Shintoism.
In Japan, they are the most popular gods because of their various benefits.
In the past, there were different numbers and members, but it is said that they became ”七福神 Seven Gods of Fortune” around the middle of the Edo period.
In other words, ”七福神 Seven Gods of Fortune” have been worshipped for over 300 years in Japan.
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