Ukanomitama no Kami

Ukanomitama no Kami is a kami of grain, food, and agricultural abundance mentioned in early Japanese texts such as the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, associated with sustenance and the fertility of the land. Over time this deity became closely linked with Inari worship, where it is widely venerated as a guardian of rice cultivation, harvest, and by extension commerce and material prosperity. Shrines dedicated to Ukanomitama no Kami are visited by those seeking blessings related to agriculture, trade, and household fortune, reflecting its long-standing role in Japanese folk religion.