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  1. Shinto - Wikipedia

    Shinto (神道, Shintō; Japanese pronunciation: [ɕiꜜn.toː] [2]), also called Shintoism, is a religion originating in Japan. Classified as an East Asian religion by scholars of religion, it is often …

  2. Beliefs, Gods, Origins, Symbols, Rituals, & Facts - Britannica

    Nov 14, 2025 · Shrine Shintō (Jinja Shintō), which has been in existence from the beginning of Japanese history to the present day, constitutes a main current of Shintō tradition.

  3. Shinto - World History Encyclopedia

    Apr 3, 2017 · Shinto means 'way of the gods' and it is the oldest religion in Japan. Shinto's key concepts include purity, harmony, family respect, and subordination of the individual before the …

  4. Shinto: Understanding Japan’s Oldest Religion - Why So Japan

    Apr 30, 2024 · Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, offers a fascinating window into the country’s cultural and spiritual landscape. Rooted in ancient beliefs and practices, Shinto reveres the …

  5. Shintoism – World Religions

    Shintoism is based on a belief in, and worship of, kami. Kami can be elements of the landscapes or forces of nature (sometimes these forces are personified as they were in Ancient Greece …

  6. What is Shinto?│Jinja Honcho

    Shinto is the native religious tradition of Japan, venerating kami at jinja through matsuri.

  7. Shinto - Asia Society

    Shinto (literally “the way of the gods”) is Japan's native belief system and predates historical records. The many practices, attitudes, and institutions that have developed to make up Shinto …

  8. Overview Essay | Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology

    Shinto (or kannagara no michi, literally “the way of the deities”) is Japan’s indigenous religion. Shinto refers to diverse and localized religious beliefs, ritual practices, and institutions.

  9. Shintoism: History, Beliefs, Customs - Learn Religions

    Discover the history, customs, and beliefs associated with Shinto, the traditional religion of Japan.

  10. Understanding Shinto: The Heart of Japanese Spirituality

    Jul 25, 2024 · Shinto, also known as “the way of the gods,” is the indigenous spirituality of Japan. Rooted deeply in the country’s culture and history, Shinto encompasses a wide range of …