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It is estimated that two or three million Japanese follow Shinto and generally speaking only the Japanese follow the religion. Shinto is of such ancient origins that if there is a founder, no record can be found of that person. The religion has no scriptures and has always been passed down by word of mouth. This religion's beliefs include animism (nature worship) to the extent that many things are considered sacred including food, rocks, rivers etc.. Hero worship and ancestor worship are important. The emperor was considered divine and was often called "The son of Heaven". This practice ceased after World War 2. Upon agreement with America, the last "divine emperor" was Hirohito and renounced his divinity. The religion is of such ancient origin that it really has no organized or recognizable priesthood, although shamans are often found in isolated communities. Many people who follow Shinto are also Confucianists and to a much lesser extent, Buddhists. Shinto is generally a benign and compassionate religion in that decent and moral behaviour, compassion for all people and respect for nature and kindness to others are considered honourable.
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What does Japan people believe in the religion of?
Many of the people in Japan are either Christians, Shinto Buddhists, or atheists.
What was Japan's original religon?
I believe the original organized religion is Shinto, which is still seen in many Japanese customs nowadays. Once I can log in, I will post my essay on the Shinto religion.
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How many branches of Shinto are there?
There are two main branches. Secretarian Shinto (which sub divides into 13 more branches) and State Shinto Religion.
What is Japan's ritual and religion?
Shinto is the traditional and most popular religion in Japan but there are also many Buddhists.
How many people believe in this religion today?
In what religion.
What is Japanese religion?
The two main religions in Japan are Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is an indigenous belief system centered around the worship of kami, or spirits, while Buddhism was introduced from China and Korea. Many Japanese people practice a combination of both religions, incorporating elements of each into their spiritual beliefs and practices.
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Because religion in general has a stigma about it that many people still believe to be unable to criticize.
How many people believe in Shinto?
There are presently around 4 million people who follow the belief of Shinto.
What is the dominant religion in Japan?
Shinto is the dominant religion in Japan. It is an indigenous belief system that focuses on ritual practices and reverence for ancestors and kami (spirits). Buddhism is also widely practiced in Japan, with many Japanese people incorporating elements of both Shinto and Buddhism into their spiritual practices.
What are the raligions of the people that live in Japan?
The two main religions practiced in Japan are Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is a traditional Japanese religion that focuses on ritual practices and the worship of kami (spirits), while Buddhism was introduced to Japan from India via China and Korea. Many Japanese people practice a mix of both religions, incorporating elements from each into their spiritual beliefs and practices.
What are the main beliefs of Shinto?
They believe in many Gods
