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No one; from what I have read, it evolved with the people of Japan. Shinto(ism) also has no official formalized system of doctrine or sacred texts. There is debate on the time period when Shinto originated,

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Shinto is the name of formal state religion of Japan. It was used in the 6th century initially and has no formalized system, no official sacred texts and no founder.

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Who is is the founder of Shintoism?

there is no real founder of the Shinto religion


Who is credited with establishing the religion Shinto?

Shinto is not credited to any particular founder.


Where did Shinto religion originate?

Shinto means 'Way of the Gods'. It is the traditional and ancient religion of Japan, without a founder


What religion originated in Japan?

The religion that is unique to japan, is known as Shinto


When was Shinto made?

Shintoism has no actual date of foundation or a specific founder. But it is believed to be the first religion in Japan.


Who was the founder of Shinto?

Shinto is an ancient animistic religion of Japan that is very loosely organized and it varies from village to village. It doesn't have a founder, it is that old. Many Japanese practice both Shinto and Buddhism since Buddhism was introduced to Japan a couple thousand years ago. They practice Buddhism for their everyday lives, and Shinto is used for things like a death, a birth, ancestor remembrance and veneration, the afterlife


Where did the Shinto religion start?

in japan the shinto religion had started


What is the religion of Shinto?

Shinto is in Japan


What is the language of Shinto religion?

Shinto is in Japan


What is japan oldest religion?

Possibly Shinto.


Where does it show area of the world where Shinto religion is practiced today?

Shinto religion is practiced in Japan.


Who started Shinto?

Shinto is the indigenous religion of Japan. Like Hinduism, it is not credited to any particular founder. The Japanese gave their religious beliefs a name, in order to preserve the religion, while Buddhism & Confucianism were entering into their country.