Ebisu a popular Shinto diety; god of fishermen and good fortune. He is most often pictured with a fishing pole and a large tai (sea bream or red snapper) either dangling from the pole or tucked under his arm. He is also thought of as the god of the morning sun, and a guardian of the health of little children. Below are pictures from Akashi's shrine celebration.


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Ebisu Festival (One of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods -- -- 1/12/04