As an expert in mythology, I can tell you that in Japanese mythology, there isn't a single god specifically designated as the "god of death." However, there are several deities and entities associated with death and the afterlife. One of the most well-known is Yama, the King of Hell, who is based on the Hindu-Buddhist concept of Yama, the god of the dead. In Japanese, he is known as Enma-daio or Enma, and he is depicted as a judge who examines the deeds of the deceased to determine their fate in the afterlife.

Another figure associated with death is Kurama Tengu, a supernatural being that is part of the Tengu folklore. Tengu are often depicted as having a long nose and are associated with the mountains and the dead.

Additionally, there are the Shinigami, which are death gods or spirits. They are not exactly gods but are often portrayed in popular culture as beings that guide the souls of the deceased to the afterlife.

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Shinigami. Shinigami (����, "god of death" or "death spirit") are gods or supernatural spirits that invite humans toward death, and can be seen to be present or interpreted to be present in certain aspects of Japanese religion and culture.read more >>