三尺坊 · tengu · Akiba

Sanjakubō

Sanjakubō is a tengu associated with the Akiba region and possesses control over fire, revered as a kami of flames. He exemplifies the complex relationship between natural forces and human beings in folklore.

Legend

Sanjakubō was said to bring both blessings and calamities depending on how he was worshiped, making him a powerful yet unpredictable figure in local tales.