I was raised Buddhist and I was tapped on both of my shoulders with a rolled up scroll when I was about three, I forget what the ceremony was called, but the other people getting tapped on there shoulders were a variety of other ages. I later converted to Christianity because it has a way to Heaven (look into it).
Shinto is not credited to any particular founder.
No there is not.
Shinto is not based on anybody on any body of religious law. Shinto belief revolves around "Kami" or deities. Kami can be related to natural forces, elements or animals. This all i know.
Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions.
Ash Wednesday, when ashes are distributed, is observed by those who are of the Roman Catholic faith. It is not specific to a particular age but typically individuals start receiving ashes as children around the age of 7 when they have received their First Communion.
I don't have any sources for this, but i imagine he was Shinto like many other Japanese people of that era. Sorry i cant give you any more info!
the major two religions in Japan are Shinto and Bhuddism. Shinto is a polytheistic relision origined in Japan, and Bhuddism came through China in CE 593. Many Japanese don't have any specific faith, but it doesn't mean they don't belive in the God.
none, there are no restrictions in Shinto as far as my studies show.
Shinto people eat any type of Japanese food.
Yes Shinto is its own distinct religion. Indigenous to Japan focuses on the the balance of kami or invisible spiritual force. The most recognizable aspect of Shinto is by far the red cross beam arch that marks a shrine.
The main Japanese religions are Shintoism and Buddhism. Some people are also Jewish, Christian or any other religion they choose.
Many observe the related beliefs of Shintoism and Buddhism, not particularly one or the other. Some Japanese practice Christianity, and smaller numbers to Hinduism, Jainism, Islam, and Baha'i. As many as half of the Japanese polled in 2008 did not ascribe to any religion.Shinto had been the state religion during World War II but this was abrogated following the US occupation in 1945.