Jigoku -
Japanese Buddhist cosmology divides hell into numerous specialized regions, often categorized by the nature of the sins committed in life.
Souls undergo a series of tests where their sins are weighed. Enma is assisted by two disembodied heads: Miru-me , who sees secret faults, and Kagu-hana , who detects every misdeed. Jigoku
Located in the furthest reaches, these realms punish through extreme freezing, causing the skin to crack and peel. who sees secret faults
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 these realms punish through extreme freezing