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 ...

Shinto is a religion of nature, and during the imperialist fervor that gripped Japan before World War II, its message of Japanese uniqueness was exploited to bolster national unity. “Religious ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Faithfuls and tourists gathered around a pool at the Ise Jingu shrine to cleanse ...

Central Pattana Plc., Thailand's leading real estate developer for sustainability and operator of Central Si Racha, invites ...

Some of the leaders of religious thought in Japan are endeavoring to choose between Buddhism, Shintoism, and Christianity as the future religion of the empire. Others would amalgamate the best ...

This short film offers an introduction to Shinto, making reference to the centrality of women within Shinto beliefs. Dr Amanda Foreman discusses how Shinto merged with Buddhism in Japan and makes ...

Major Religions: Folk Shinto 51.8%, Buddhism 34.9%, Shinto sects 4%, Christianity 2.3%, Others 7% Some scholars believe the Nestorian version of Christianity existed in Japan in the 6th century. While ...

he Kumano Hongu Shrine Spring Festival, held every year from April 13 to 15, is one of the most important Shinto events in Wakayama Prefecture. It takes place at Kumano Hongu Shrine, one of the Three ...

Members of sexual minorities working at Shinto shrines took to social media ... Gakuin University in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan. “People are not born homosexual. It is an acquired ...

Ageuma Shinji, a Shinto ritual, is held at the shrine on May 4 and 5 every year. Horses carrying young riders in traditional warrior attire rush up the steep slope during the festival. It is ...