受中国传统文化影响,日本亦延用十二生肖即十二属相之俗。然而,由于对猪的驯化历史不同,日本十二属相中的“猪”实为野猪,日本民俗亦围绕野猪而非家猪展开。在日本农耕文化特征的影响下,日本关于“猪”的民俗和传承均围绕山神(田神)、亥神展开,其祭祀、信仰活动亦包含着丰产富饶的内容,在反映出中日文化交流轨迹的同时,也反映出日本人对“猪”的独特认识和理解。 Affected by the traditional Chinese culture, Japan also extends the use of the twelve zodiac signs that are twelve customs. However, due to the different histories of domesticated pigs, “pigs” in Japan’s 12 genera are actually wild boars and Japanese folklore is also centered on wild pigs rather than domestic pigs. Under the influence of the characteristics of farming culture in Japan, the customs and traditions of Japan about “pigs” all revolve around the god of mountains (god of the god) and the spirit of the sea of ​​gods. The worship and belief activities also contain rich and fertile content, reflecting the Sino-Japanese culture At the same time, it also reflects the Japanese’s unique understanding and understanding of “pigs.”