Japanese Buddhist cosmology divides hell into numerous specialized regions, often categorized by the nature of the sins committed in life.
The vivid, often gruesome imagery of Jigoku has significantly influenced Japanese art and pop culture. Jigoku: Hell on Earth | Current | The Criterion Collection Jigoku
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 Jigoku