The Supreme Shinto Deity, the Sun Goddess Amaterasu has greatly influenced Japan and Japanese culture. Japanese emperors and their families are the descendants of the Sun Goddess, and with that they did secure their prestige and power, until the end of World War II. It is exactly she who has secured power and might throughout all these centuries. Goddess Amaterasu is worshiped in many temples, most famous of which is Ise. Furthermore, she influenced the rituals that are performed in her honor or that are historically related to her and are based on her life and work. Many religious sects have emerged throughout Japanese history, which have advocated the Goddess Amaterasu as the only path and the only deity that can defend and enhance Japan and the Japanese people. Nowadays, Amaterasu's influence on popular culture is more commonly seen. She often appears as a character in animated cinematography or Japanese comics. It is also considered that the modern social condition known as hikikomori has a symbolic connection with the Goddess Amaterasu and her withdrawal in the cave. From the beginning of her appearance to the present day, the Sun Goddess is a source of inspiration, strength and prestige.