Tsukiyomi

Also known as Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, Tsukuyomi, and Tsuki-Yomi. Tsukiyomi is the Japanese god of the moon, created from a teardrop. He is the second the “three noble children” born to the head Shinto god Izanagi. His sister is the sun goddess Amaterasu.
However, Tsukiyomi angered his sister by killed Uke Mochi, the goddess of food. The meal is made in a disgusting manner (for how the meal was created, you can read the Wikipedia page here, I have my limits as to what I'll include in this blog. It's written in a "safe for work" mannor, and it's not overly detailed, but it still is "gross") so Tsukiyomi killed her.
When his sister learned about what he did, Amaterasu refused to look at her brother again, so Tsukiyomi had to move to another area of the sky.

This is the reason why day and night are separate according to the Shinto religion.

Ninigi and a quick note.

Yay! Another Deity of the Day! Today's God comes from Japan, and goe by the name of Ninigi. He is also known as Ninigi-No-Mikoto.
He is a God of rice, and part of the Japanese royal family. His grandmother, the Goddess Amaterasu, left him in control of the most treasured objects: a mirror, a necklace and a sacred sword.

A note about Deities of the Day: these are meant as little introductions to deities from different cultures, so if you find one that interests you, you can go and reseatch out more. I hope I can help you expand your pantheon knowledge, so you can pick gods that are right for you.

Miroku

Miroku is the Japanese name for Maitreya, an incarnation of the Buddha. He resides in Tusita Heaven, which is attainable through mediation. According to tradition, Miroku will appear when the Dharma is no longer taught. There are many “signs” that will signal Miroku’s appearance, including the swelling of the oceans.
There have been many self-proclaimed Miroku’s, including the failed science-fiction author and founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard.

Fun Facts:
- Miroku is the name of the monk in the popular InuYasha graphic novel and anime series
- Miroku is the sword wielded by Mikoto from the anime and manga, My-Hime

Naka-Yama-Tsui-Mi

Naka-Yama-Tsui-Mi is a Japanese mountain god. Numerous Google-searches turned up nothing, so this is all I have for you.

Does anyone know anything about Naka-Yama-Tsui-Mi? I'm rather curious.