Plus, Yoshino has spent her entire life attached to a strong male – first Hotei, who raised her, then Shoma as her foster brother, who attended school and commuted with her, and finally ...
and the Taoist Hotei, Fukurokuju and Jurojin. While different in subtle ways (for example, Ebisu represents abundance while Benzaiten, the only female deity in the group, embodies creativity and ...
The statue is nearly obscured by the dingy white salt sticking to it. For purposes of the pilgrimage, this is where to find Hotei, the god of mirth and happy families. Having paid homage to all seven ...