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Ebessan is a famous shrine in Osaka, and its official name is Ebisu Ogami. It is known as a god who prays for prosperous business and good catches. The Ebessan Festival is held every year from January 9th to 11th, and many people visit the shrine to pray for prosperous business and the safety of their families. There are several theories about the origin of Ebessan, but the most representative legends are as follows. The first theory is that worship of Ebessan began in Japan during the Nara period, modeled on the Chinese god of fortune, Ebisu. Ebisu is said to be the god of commerce and fishing, and that worship was introduced to Japan, where it came to be worshiped as Ebessan, adding local characteristics. Another theory is that Ebessan is the child of Okuninushi no Mikoto, who appears in Japanese mythology, and is said to be the god of prosperous business and safety at sea. Ebessan has a long history, and its existence has been confirmed since the Nara period. Originally, he was worshipped as a deity praying for safety at sea and bountiful catches, and later came to be worshipped as a deity of prosperity and commerce. During the Edo period, he was worshipped fervently by the townspeople of Osaka and was loved as the guardian deity of merchants. The festivals are lively and still attract many visitors today. #WesternJapan #OsakaTourism #OsakaTrip #TravelToExperienceHistoryAndCulture #ExperienceSpots