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Takeminakata no Kami is a deity enshrined chiefly at Suwa Taisha in Nagano Prefecture, known in mythology for his contest of strength with Takemikazuchi as recounted in the Kojiki. Traditionally venerated as a god of wind, water, and hunting, he also came to be regarded as a protector of agriculture, with rites at Suwa Taisha historically linked to prayers for rain, harvests, and the wellbeing of farming communities. Over time his cult spread widely through Suwa shrines across Japan, where he continues to be honored alongside these agricultural and natural associations.
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