In Japanese mythology, Enma-O(閻魔王) or Enma Dai-O (閻魔大王:, Great King Enma) judges souls in Meido, the kingdom of the waiting dead. Those deemed too horrible are sent to Jigoku, a land more comparable to the Christian hell. It is a land of eternal toil and punishment. Those of middle note remain in meido for a period awaiting reincarnation. Others, of high note, become honored ancestors, watching over their descendants.
In Japanese mythology Enma-O(閻魔王) or Enma Dai-O (閻魔大王 Great King Enma) judges souls in Meido the kingdom of the waiting dead Those deemed too horrible are sent to Jigoku a land more comparable to the Christian hell It is a land of eternal toil and punishment Those of middle note remain in meido for a period awaiting reincarnation Others of high note become honored ancestors watching over their descendants