The rich stories of Japanese mythology, told through beautifully detailed illustrations, are brought to life in this tarot deck.
Each card depicts a scene featuring deities from myth, such as Amaterasu and Ninigi, weaving a visual narrative across all 78 cards, based on the Rider–Waite system.

The included guidebook introduces the gods and their stories, making this deck approachable even for those new to Japanese mythology.
For readers already familiar with these tales, imagining “Which scene is this?” adds another layer of enjoyment.

The essence of Japanese myth infuses each reading with depth, symbolism, and vivid color—enhancing intuitive insight and storytelling alike.

✨Author’s Message (English)

This original tarot deck is designed by applying the structure of the Rider–Waite Tarot to the stories of Japanese mythology,
making it suitable for practical and serious readings.

Japanese Mythology Tarot – KIWAMI is a major evolution of the original Japanese Mythology Tarot first released in 2014,
reimagined and extensively refined.

✦ Narrative Structure by Arcana & Suits

• Major Arcana: Centered on the creation myths ofIzanagi and Izanami
• Wands (Rods): The story ofSusanoo
• Magatama (Pentacles): The story of??kuninushi
• Mirror (Cups): The story ofKonohanasakuya-hime
• Sword (Swords): The story ofYamato Takeru

Together, the deck presents a continuous mythological journey—
from the creation of heaven and earth to the legendary exploits of Yamato Takeru.

The cards feature a matte laminated finish, offering a smooth texture and excellent handling.

✦ Guidebook & Customization

The full-color guidebook explains all 78 cards, plus 5 alternative cards (total 83 cards explained),
along with basic tarot reading methods.

These alternative cards may be swapped into the deck, allowing readers to customize it to their preference:

• The Magician: Festival of Ama-no-Iwato or Oath

• Wheel of Fortune: Solar Change or Moon Phases

• The Star: Tanabata or The Rebellious Gods

• The Moon: Waxing Moon or New Moon

• Queen of Magatama: Suseri-hime’s Melancholy or Yagami-hime’s Melancholy

■ Product Specifications

• Contents: 83 cards
  (including 5 alternative cards)

  • Japanese guidebook (64 pages, including cover pages)
• Card Size: H134 × W62 mm
• Box Size: H139 × W66 × D40 mm
• Author & Illustrator: Naoki Yamamoto
• Edition: Creator’s Original

■ About the Creator

Naoki Yamamoto

Naoki Yamamoto began his career as an illustrator in 2009, creating numerous artworks inspired by gods, deities, and spiritual themes.
With a long-standing interest in tarot cards, he began producing tarot decks in 2012.

His Japanese Mythology Tarot, first released in 2014, has since reached its 6th edition and expanded into a wide range of related series.
In 2016, he released the Traditional Tarot, followed by the launch of the full-deck Japanese Mythology Tarot – KIWAMI in 2018.
That same year, he also organized “YAOYOROZU,” a cosplay show inspired by Japanese mythology.

In 2019, Yamamoto released the Japanese mythology oracle deck “Shintaku-fuda”, which has continued to be reprinted due to its popularity.