Jigoku -

Located in the furthest reaches, these realms punish through extreme freezing, causing the skin to crack and peel.

According to the Britannica entry on Jigoku , there are 16 smaller regions attached to each great hell, including "The Hell of Boiling Feces" and "The Hell of Searing Thirst". ⚖️ Judgment and Redemption Jigoku

The afterlife journey is overseen by (King Enma), the Lord of Death. Located in the furthest reaches, these realms punish

Because Buddhas are merciful, surviving relatives can perform memorial services to shorten a soul's sentence or "upgrade" them to a less torturous realm. 🎨 Cultural Impact and Media Located in the furthest reaches