Shintoism influences modern Japanese people in daily activities and in beliefs. This is sometimes hard to believe, coming from a country that is mostly atheist. (Remember, Japanese are supposed to register to local shrines, but it does not mean they practice!)
One example is the celebration of local deity festivals, or Matsuri. The majority of Japanese (especially those with children) attend local festivals for the same reasons an American might attend a county fair or carnival. The difference in Matsuri, is the "guest of honor" is a god that resides in the towns local shrine, and is brought to the festival via mikoshi, or portable shrine. Faithful and the populous majority of non-faithful end their night at the Matsuri donating money to the local shrine, and praying to its god for various things (good fortune, good grades, etc). Almost always when confronted, the unfaithful will justify their donation and prayer as something that has to be done. This comes from the superstitious root of Japanese society, thanks to none other than Shinto.
Japanese people are sometimes, and often time excessively superstitious. Many carry all sorts of good luck charms and other blessed items obtained from local shrines with them daily. Even with their lack of religious faith, many of them still go to shrines and leave their prayers on small wooden boards called Ema, as well as ask priests or priestesses to preform duties, such as weddings, exorcisms, blessings, etc. Japan is one of the few first world countries that widely accepts ghost and the supernatural, all stemming from its folk religion Shinto. (In my personal experience, in school, career, etc, Japan has been the only country that when speaking about a "ghost," everyone I had spoken to about it showed concern, and offered solutions of exorcism to dispel the evil, unlike other 1st world countries today that its residents would look at you as if you were crazy).
Shintoism also effects the Japanese way of life. For example, a very important aspect of the religion is to be clean. Cleanliness is really important!!! (This is why Buddhism came in, so they could deal with funerals...death is too dirty for Shinto!). Today, you might find local fast food restaurants like McDonald's, having specially designed food wrappers to keep the consumers hands from even touching the burger. A downside to this Shinto based need of cleanliness is the unfortunate segregation of Japanese within Japanese society, like the unfortunate burakumin.
Shinto is very much alive today in Japan, whether it be daily prayers they make to gods on their kamidana, carrying a good luck charm with them to school, or Shinto beasts making appearances in daily media (like the Kappa, or "Koopa" found in Mario Bros). It is safe to say Japan has a very deep underlining of Shintoism rooted within its society that can be witnessed and experienced today.
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Shintoism, as Japan's indigenous spirituality, has profoundly influenced the country's culture, traditions, and social values. It promotes a deep connection to nature and reverence for ancestors, which is reflected in various customs, festivals, and rituals. Shinto shrines are integral to Japanese life, serving as places for community gathering and spiritual practice. Additionally, its harmonious principles have shaped Japan's worldview, emphasizing coexistence and respect for the environment.
Shintoism being the dominant religion of Japan until Buddhism made its appearance in Japan. Which valued the importance and respect of nature and gods and goddesses that controlled this. Also Feudalism even though its European never influenced the Shogunate system.
There are several religions practiced in Japan. However, Japan's "state" religion is Shinto.
Deer are considered the messengers of the Gods in Shintoism. Although that does not exactly answer your question, it is related.
Shintoism is an ancient philosophical religion in Japan. Some social issues in Shintoism are: its lack a clear chain of identity and a lack of centralization.
Shintoism is the major religion in Japan.
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The Shinto beliefs and Buddhism both contributed to most of modern day Japan's culture. The Shinto beliefs have influence in modern day Japan's marriage, birth, etc. because Shintoism was based on the celebration of life. However, the Buddhist ideas influenced modern day Japan's funerals. This is so because the Buddhist ideas were based on death and the acceptance of death. Therefore, the Shinto and Buddist ideas influence most of Japan's culture.
Buddhism and Shintoism are the most popular religions in Japan.