Bishamonten (毘沙門天, 'Vaiśravaṇa' in Sanskrit) is one of the most popular Deva in Japan. Devas are former gods ofHindu mythologywhich became the guardian deities ofBuddhism. He has various characteristics and figures in different regions. In Japan, he is a warrior god wearing Chinese-stylearmor, holding aspearand a miniature pagoda (bishamonten's pagoda). In Chinese folklore, he has anumbrellaand a silvermouse. He is a member of the Four Heavenly Kings and the guardian god of the northern direction. Another name for him is 多聞天 (Tamonten, lit. 'Much hearing god'). In Japanese folklore, he is also a member of theSeven Lucky Gods. Toramaru Shouin theTouhouseries is a disciple of Bishamonten, as isUesugi Kenshinin theSengoku Musouseries.