Japanese spiritual traditions
Shinto, the ancient way of the kami
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Buddhism arrives and blends
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Yokai, yurei, and folk monsters
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Modern rituals and everyday superstitions
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renaissanceman Shinto Kami Nature Connection
(Lead) "In the mountains high, and rivers deep, yeah!" (Response) "Kami's ancient spirits sleep... and leap!"
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?