Inari Ōkami: The Shinto Deity of Rice and Prosperity (Japan)
Inari Ōkami is one of Japan’s most revered and widely worshiped deities, embodying prosperity, fertility, agriculture, and commerce. Often associated with rice cultivation, Inari’s blessings extend to farmers, merchants, and those seeking abundance in life. Shinto tradition frequently portrays Inari alongside foxes (kitsune), which act as divine messengers, symbols of cunning, protection, and spiritual power. Inari is highly adaptable in
