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Most Japanese practice a mixture of Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is probably the indigenous religion of Japan. Buddhism was introduced by the Japanese people's contacts with Korea and China.
Most Japanese practice a mixture of Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is probably the indigenous religion of Japan. Buddhism was introduced by the Japanese people's contacts with Korea and China.
Traditional Japanese religion is Shinto... In China Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism are the most common
Shinto is an indigenous religion of Japan, and Buddhism and Shinto are very alike.
The most important religion in Japan is actually an incorporation of several religions in a syncretic fashion. Beliefs are mainly drawn from Shinto and Japanese Buddhism.
Shinto is the most common "religion" in Japan, next to Buddhism.
Buddhism and Shinto
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.
Buddhism and Shinto.
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.
There are several religions practiced in Japan. However, Japan's "state" religion is Shinto.
The main Japanese religions are Shintoism and Buddhism. Some people are also Jewish, Christian or any other religion they choose.