Shinto, the ancient way of the kami
Buddhism arrives and blends
Yokai, yurei, and folk monsters
Modern rituals and everyday superstitions
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Master of Japanese spiritual traditions
renaissanceman Shinto Kami Nature Connection
(Lead) "In the mountains high, and rivers deep, yeah!" (Response) "Kami's ancient spirits sleep... and leap!"
renaissanceman Purification rituals are central to Shinto, as physical and spiritual cleanliness is required to approach the kami.
renaissanceman Japanese mythology attributes the creation of the islands to a divine sibling pair using a jewel-encrusted spear.
renaissanceman Match sacred offerings to legendary kami to discover the ancient rituals of Japanese folklore.
Shinto shrine ropes: The giant shimenawa straw rope at Izumo Taisha shrine weighs an astonishing 5.2 metric tons.
A spirit, god, or sacred force worshipped in the Shinto religion of Japan. Amaterasu, the sun goddess, is worshipped as the supreme deity at Japan's ancient Ise Grand Shrine.
In Shinto belief, what are the divine spirits that inhabit nature, trees, and mountains called?
Which color is most traditionally painted on Shinto torii gates to ward off evil and protect the wood?
What is the primary purpose of the water basin found near the entrance of a Shinto shrine?
What is the name of the straw rope used in Shinto to mark sacred spaces and ward off evil?
What is the name of the ancient Japanese sun goddess who is considered the mythical ancestor of the imperial family?
Who is the Shinto god of agriculture, rice, and foxes, often depicted with fox messengers?
What is the name of the oldest surviving written record of Japanese mythology, compiled in 712 AD?