Konnichiwa! Please come into my temple and make yourself comfortable. One of my devoted monks will bring you tea and cakes. I am Ama-no-Uzume, the Japanese Shinto goddess of dawn, joy, revelry and good health. I am renowned for coaxing Sun Goddess Amaterasu out of hiding with my provocative dancing & drumming. Let me know if you're planning a party or theatrical performance and I'll bring along my drums! *S* My avatar is from the gallery of artist Kandace Wright The fabulous painting of The Lantern Bearers (1908) is by Maxfield Parrish. A gift from Lalita Ashoka!