How do Japanese and Chinese dragons differ in mythology?

Chinese dragons and Japanese dragons are very similar, probably because much of Japan's dragon mythology derives from China. The primary difference between the two is that Japanese dragons usually have three toes on each foot while Chinese dragons most often have four. read more

One difference visually is that when represented in art, Japanese dragons have only three toes, Chinese drgaons have four or more. read more

Chinese dragons and Japanese dragons are very similar, probably because much of Japan's dragon mythology derives from China. The primary difference between the two is that Japanese dragons usually have three toes on each foot while Chinese dragons most often have four. read more