Shintoism

Shintoism Ancient, native Japan religion ShintoAncient religion of JapanBegan about 1000 BCENo founder Still practiced today by at least 5 million people

BeliefsShinto means the way of the gods Beliefs spiritual powers exist in the natural worldspirits called kami live in natural places such as animals, plants, stones, mountains, rivers, people, and even the dead

Places of worship called shrines Usually found in beautiful natural settings Shinto ShrinesAbout 80,000 shrines all over JapanEach shrine has a yearly festival in which people pay their respects to the kami

Shrines are marked by a special archway called torii.Separates the outside world from the sacred spaces inside.Amaterasus shrineMost important kami Amaterasu the sun goddess believed to be the ancestor to the emperors of Japan Her shrine is the most important shrine in Japan

Insaris shrineInari the rice producer also important because rice is such an important food in Japan Therefore, polytheistic or monotheistic?

Many Japanese practice both Shintoism and Buddhism. Beliefs are very compatible.

52% of the Japanese population is atheist. Of the remaining, 48% ShintoismWords to know Shintoism Torii

Shintoism