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Religions & Holidays of the Japanese Culture
Religions & Holidays of the Japanese Culture
By: Mike Walsh, Matthew McCullough, Mariah Moore-Butler,
Andrew Carpenter
By: Mike Walsh, Matthew McCullough, Mariah Moore-Butler,
Andrew Carpenter
Religions of the Past & PresentReligions of the Past & Present
Buddhism Shinto Taoism Confucianism
Buddhism Shinto Taoism Confucianism
BuddhismBuddhism
6th century Migrated from the Korean Penninsula Six sects of Nara Buddhism Both Buddhism and Shinto formed one
religion
6th century Migrated from the Korean Penninsula Six sects of Nara Buddhism Both Buddhism and Shinto formed one
religion
BuddhismBuddhism
Three Forms Theravada Buddhism- orthodox and impersonal Mahayana Buddhism- personal Vajrayana Buddhism-
Three Forms Theravada Buddhism- orthodox and impersonal Mahayana Buddhism- personal Vajrayana Buddhism-
ShintoShinto
Means way of God. Originated in prehistoric times Largest and native religion During the 18th and 19th century
independent sects formed
Means way of God. Originated in prehistoric times Largest and native religion During the 18th and 19th century
independent sects formed
ShintoShinto
Merged with Buddhism Separated from Buddhism in 1868 by
Emperor Meiji Emperor Meiji created State Shinto by
combining the three main forms State Shinto was abolished in 1945
Merged with Buddhism Separated from Buddhism in 1868 by
Emperor Meiji Emperor Meiji created State Shinto by
combining the three main forms State Shinto was abolished in 1945
ShintoShinto
Three types Shrine Shinto- most popular form Folk/Popular Shinto- practiced by peasants Imperial Household Shinto- practiced by the
imperial family
Three types Shrine Shinto- most popular form Folk/Popular Shinto- practiced by peasants Imperial Household Shinto- practiced by the
imperial family
ConfucianismConfucianism
Not practiced as a religion Based upon Japanese thought Practices proper forms of conduct
Not practiced as a religion Based upon Japanese thought Practices proper forms of conduct
ToaismToaism
The Way Popularized by the philosopher Laozi in the
5th century Roots began in China Taoist origins continue in contemporary
society
The Way Popularized by the philosopher Laozi in the
5th century Roots began in China Taoist origins continue in contemporary
society
New YearNew Year
Most important holiday in Japanese Culture Years viewed as completely separate Fresh Start and a new beginning Jobs should be finished and troubles are left
behind
Most important holiday in Japanese Culture Years viewed as completely separate Fresh Start and a new beginning Jobs should be finished and troubles are left
behind
SetsbunSetsbun
Beginning of Spring Not a national holiday but celebrated
Nation wide is temples and shrines Celebrates another break in the year New time for evils to leave and happiness
to fill life
Beginning of Spring Not a national holiday but celebrated
Nation wide is temples and shrines Celebrates another break in the year New time for evils to leave and happiness
to fill life
seijin no hiseijin no hi
Coming of Age Celebrates every person who has turned
twenty that year. At the age of twenty people have many
more rites and freedoms
Coming of Age Celebrates every person who has turned
twenty that year. At the age of twenty people have many
more rites and freedoms
keiro no hikeiro no hi
Respect of Elders day Shows the respect that Japanese have for
there elders Believes that with age comes wisdom Ties in with many religious beliefs
Respect of Elders day Shows the respect that Japanese have for
there elders Believes that with age comes wisdom Ties in with many religious beliefs
Valentine’s DayWhite Day
Valentine’s DayWhite Day
Valentines Day- females give the males in there life gifts of love Chocolate
White Day- males give females gifts of affection Chocolate or Cakes
Valentines Day- females give the males in there life gifts of love Chocolate
White Day- males give females gifts of affection Chocolate or Cakes
Work CitedWork Cited
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2281.html http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2062.html http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e629.html http://www.hope.edu/academic/religion/rea
der/japan.html http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/japan/rel
igion.htm
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2281.html http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2062.html http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e629.html http://www.hope.edu/academic/religion/rea
der/japan.html http://www.asianinfo.org/asianinfo/japan/rel
igion.htm
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