 This introduces the mythological aspect of Kyoto, which was  originally the capital of Japan, but now it is a spiritual symbol in  Japans Shinto legends. The most Noted of Asian myth are four Saint  Beasts: Suzaku: Crimson phoenix of the South, Genbu: Dark tortoise  of the north, Byakko: the white tiger of the west, and Seiryuu: the  blue dragon of the east. These four are linked to the Four Deva  Kings of Chinese myth, and they are key figures in season 3s Tamers  (but of course, each one is given a different name than those of  legend) (episode 2.33 "A Chance Encounter").