Shinto is often described as Japan’s indigenous religion—but can it expand beyond Japan? While traditionally tied to Japanese culture, shrines, and national identity, modern practitioners argue that ...

Meet Amaterasu Omikami, the goddess of Japan who is loved beyond borders and ... At the entrance of her home, one has to bow at the main gate and in every other gate that they come across.

Large shares in many middle-income countries say following the historically predominant religion is key to "true" national ...

This new book by Hongō Kazuto covers all the major, classical developments you might expect to find in a conventional history of religion in Japan, from the age of myth in the ancient texts to ...

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