Japanese Rice God
In shintō legends inari is.
Japanese rice god. Shinto god of rice paddies he is a local deity of mibu. The god also furthers prosperity and is worshiped particularly by merchants and tradesmen is the patron deity of swordsmiths and is associated with brothels and entertainers. Inari in japanese mythology god primarily known as the protector of rice cultivation. However the less said about that the better.
He or she is the god of rice and is related with general prosperity. Shinto cookery god japanese god of rice. You could say he s a staple deity for a staple diet. The japanese were very fond of sending.
Primarily however inari is associated with agriculture protecting rice fields and giving the farmers an abundant harvest every year. Inari has fox messengers presumably to take orders for rice delivery. In earlier japan inari was also the patron of sword smiths and merchants.