水波神 · bamboo cutter kami

Mizunami

Mizunami is the local kami associated with bamboo cutting, particularly prominent in rural villages surrounded by bamboo groves. Residents offer prayers for safety and abundant growth of bamboo utilized in crafts, architecture, and sustenance.

Mythology

Mizunami is said to have originated from a deity who fell in love with the swaying grass and joined the earth to flourish alongside bamboo, ensuring its availability for human use.