Kariteimo, also known as Kishimojin, is a deity in Japanese Buddhism derived from the Indian figure Hariti, adopted into the Buddhist pantheon as a protector after being converted by the Buddha from a child-devouring demoness into a guardian of children and childbirth. She is traditionally venerated by those seeking safe pregnancy, healthy children, and family well-being, often depicted holding a child and a pomegranate, a symbol linked to her transformation. Shrines and temples dedicated to her, particularly in Nichiren Buddhist tradition, continue to be sites of devotion for matters concerning fertility and the protection of children.