Does Japan use music to worship?

Answer 1

First a bit of background on Japan and religion. There are several overlapping religious traditions that Japanese people observe. However, modern Japanese society is becoming increasingly secularized, and for some religion has taken on more of a cultural role than a spiritual role.

Shinto is the native religion of the Japanese archipelago; it is a system of rituals centered around interaction with kami, spirits that followers of Shinto believe dwell in everything. Shinto uses music at shrines, in festivals, and during important life events such as weddings.

Japanese people also practice Buddhism, which uses chanting to optimize one's mind for meditation.

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