It was Shinto.
There are several religions practiced in Japan. However, Japan's "state" religion is Shinto.
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.
Prince Shotoku established Buddhism as the state religion of Japan during his reign. Thus leading to his semi-legendary status as the creator of Japanese Buddhism.
Before the end of World War II, Shinto was the state religion.
Buddhism from China eventually influenced Shinto religion within Japan. However Japanese till this day are mostly not Buddhists/Taoists. They use a mixture of both Buddhist and Shinto beliefs.
Shinto is an indigenous religion of Japan, and Buddhism and Shinto are very alike.
in Japan
Japan's religion is mainly Buddhism and other sections of Buddhism. Also small populations are christians and hindus,Muslims.
The main religions in Japan are Shinto and Buddhism.
There are several religions practiced in Japan. However, Japan's "state" religion is Shinto.
It mixes with Japanese Buddhism, or Zen Buddhism. there are other types of buddhism, but not that are practiced in Japan.
Buddhism and Shinto
It is Shintō.
Buddhism and Shintoism are the most popular religions in Japan.
Buddhism and Shintoism are the most popular religions in Japan.
Mahayana Buddhism.
Shinto.There are Christians and followers of Shinto Buddhism in Japan.