The principales deities in the Shinto religion of Japan include Amaterasu, the sun goddess; Susanoo, the storm god; and Tsukuyomi, the moon god. Amaterasu is especially significant, regarded as the ancestor of the Imperial Family and a symbol of light and harmony. Shinto emphasizes a connection to nature and venerating these deities, reflecting the cultural importance of rituals and practices aimed at maintaining harmony with the natural world and the spiritual realm.