Raijin is a god of lightning; thunder and storms in the Shinto religion and in Japanese mythology. He is typically depicted as a demonic spirit beating drums to create thunder; usually with a tomoe symbol drawn on the drums. Fujin or Futen is the Japanese god of the wind and one of the eldest Shinto gods. He is generally depicted as a terrifying wizard-like demon carrying a large bag of winds on his shoulders. In Japanese art; the deity is often depicted together with Raijin; the god of lightning; thunder and storms.