The gods are called Kami and they're found in sacred areas of nature and in important political figures (emperors for example)
Shintoism became Japan's main religion before.
Shintoism is the major religion in Japan.
Shintoism is a animistic religion heavily based around spirits and animals.
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Shintoism is a spiritual practice in Japan
Japanese people often do believe in religion. A majority of Japanese people follow the beliefs of Buddhism and Shintoism. In the modern days there are many that follow the Christian beliefs.
Shintoism
Shintoism
Japan have two major religion Shintoism and Buddhism. Shintoism have several gods; for them Jesus is just a new addition. Buddhism on the other hand does not require belief or not believe in god/s or goddess/es. So it's OK for them to believe in Jesus also.
Shintoism or belief in the sun God, Amaterasu
Shintoism, a traditional religion of Japan
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