I'm not sure.. but most Japanese people are Buddhists
Certainly all Buddhists do not believe this. There may be some Japanese Buddhists who think this.
The Japanese were predominantly Buddhists and Shintoists. However, around the 16th century Spanish and Portuguese Jesuits began spreading Christianity in Japan, and many people converted to it.
Most of the Japanese people believe in Shintoism, however, there is also a relatively large group of Non-religious people and Buddhists.
The Peace Pagoda in Battersea Park.
To pay their respect to the deceased.
The majority of the world's Buddhists live in Asia.
Most Japanese are Buddhists or Shinto. There are many shrines in Japan; one can put money in them for their upkeep. There are many festivals in Japan.
No.
Buddhism has no rules so Buddhists may eat any food. Monks would be likely to eat less meat but will eat anything offered to them. The Buddha taught of UPAYA KAUSALA (skillful means) which basically means that Buddhists should decide for themselves in accordance with the siuation, what to do e.g. in Tibet, where vegetables are hard to grow, monks happily eat meat.
Most Buddhists would would make their own choice in this matter.
The most important works of Japanese literature during the Heian period were "Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu and "The Pillow Book" by Sei Shonagon. These works are considered classics of Japanese literature and provide valuable insights into the culture and society of the time.