Oasahiko no Kami (also known as Ama no Hiwashi or associated with the Awa clan) is a deity enshrined primarily at Ōasahiko Shrine in Tokushima Prefecture, traditionally linked to the ancient Awa province and its founding families. Historical and shrine tradition connects this kami to weaving, agriculture, and the settlement of the region, with later associations extending to roads and travel due to the shrine's role along old pilgrimage and transport routes. Devotees have long visited the shrine seeking safety and blessings related to journeys, though such benefits reflect popular belief and shrine tradition rather than settled doctrine.”}urn:uuid:placeholder — ignore, not part of output.**correction** {