Amaterasu

Amaterasu is a prominent deity in Shinto, the traditional religion of Japan. She is the goddess of the sun and is considered one of the most important figures in Japanese mythology. Amaterasu symbolizes light, purity, and fertility, and is often associated with the imperial family, believed to be her descendants. According to myth, she hid in a cave, plunging the world into darkness, but was eventually lured out, restoring light. Amaterasu embodies the harmony between nature and humanity and is celebrated in various cultural practices and festivals across Japan.