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Japanese religion, the religious beliefs and practices of the Japanese people. There is no single dominant religion in Japan. Several religious and quasi-religious systems, including Shinto, Confucianism, and Buddhism, exist side by side, and plurality of religious affiliation is common in Japan.
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Religion in Japan is manifested primarily in Shinto and in Buddhism, the two main faiths, which Japanese people often practice simultaneously. According to estimates, as many as 80% of the populace follow Shinto rituals to some degree, worshiping ancestors and spirits at domestic altars and public shrines .
Apr 3, 2017 · Shinto means 'way of the gods' and it is the oldest religion in Japan. Shinto's key concepts include purity, harmony, family respect, and subordination of the individual before the group. The faith has no founder or prophets and there is no major text which outlines its principal beliefs.
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- What are the main beliefs of Shinto?The main beliefs of Shinto are the importance of purity, harmony, respect for nature, family respect, and subordination of the individual before th...
- Why is Shinto not considered a religion by some people?Some people do not consider Shinto a religion because there is no sacred text or founder and because it emphasises general concepts of how to live....
- How do Shinto and Buddhism coexist?Shinto and Buddhism coexist in Japan because many people follow both religions since the former emphasises this life and the latter emphasises the...
- How does Shinto affect Japanese culture?Shinto beliefs have become so intertwined with Japanese culture that the two are often difficult to separate. The Japanese have a great respect for...
Shinto ( Japanese: 神道, romanized :Shintō) is a religion originating from Japan. Classified as an East Asian religion by scholars of religion, its practitioners often regard it as Japan's indigenous religion and as a nature religion. Scholars sometimes call its practitioners Shintoists, although adherents rarely use that term themselves.
Shinto (literally “the way of the gods”) is Japan's native belief system and predates historical records. The many practices, attitudes, and institutions that have developed to make up Shinto revolve around the Japanese land and seasons and their relation with the human inhabitants.
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