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Shinto people can worship at home or in shrines. Shintoism is a Japanese religion.

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What religious did samurai practiced?

Samurai in Japan predominantly practiced a form of Buddhism known as Zen Buddhism, which emphasized meditation and self-discipline. Some samurai also followed Shinto, the indigenous Japanese religion that involves rituals and reverence for kami (spirits). Additionally, Confucianism had an influence on samurai ethics and the way they conducted themselves in society.


How popular is Shinto?

In Japan, most people will visit Shinto shrines around New Years but not much other than that. Most Japanese people aren't very religious. Only a very small portion of the population would be considered devout. Usually, older people tend to be more devout than younger people. Outside of Japan, it's extremely rare to find anyone practicing Shinto. There are only a couple Shinto shrines in the US, for example.


What is the main japanese religion?

Shinto is the main Japanese religion, based on the belief in kami (spirits or gods) that exist in natural elements and ancestors. Buddhism is also widely practiced in Japan, and many Japanese people observe both Shinto and Buddhist beliefs in their daily lives.


What do you call someone whos religion is Shinto?

Someone who practices Shinto is called a Shintoist or a Shinto adherent.


In what region are ethnic religions most widely practiced?

Ethnic religions are most widely practiced in regions where they originated, such as Hinduism in South Asia, Shinto in Japan, and African traditional religions in sub-Saharan Africa. These religions are intimately tied to specific cultural and geographical contexts, which is why they are predominantly practiced in those regions.