In Japanese stories, the kami associated with fertility and prosperity is Inari, revered primarily as the rice deity. Inari is often depicted with foxes, which serve as messengers, and is associated with agricultural abundance. Worship of Inari highlights the cultural importance of rice in Japan and symbolizes the interconnectedness of agricultural success with holistic well-being and prosperity. Inari's representation emphasizes the reverence for nature and the sustaining power of the land in Japanese folklore.