Japanese Mythology
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The Sun: Amaterasu
Amaterasu was the Sun goddess according to the oldest Japanese religion called Shinto. Shinto ...Read more
The Moon: Tsuki-Yomi
Tsuki-Yomi was the Moon god according the oldest Japanese religion, Shinto, which means "the ...Read more
The Storm: Susanowo
Susanowo was the god of the sea and the storms according to the ancient Japanese religion Shinto, ...Read moreHistorical Events
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Sumatra experiences frequent seismic activity because it is located near the boundary of two of Earth's tectonic plates. Earthquakes occur at 'subduction zones,' such as the one west of Indonesia, when...Read more
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