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 Shintō is one of the oldest religions in the world, with roots dating back over two millennia.[([[https://aeon.co/essays/shinto-shows-the-debt-to-animism-of-organised-religions-today|aeon]])]
+===== Meaning =====
+The word "Shintō" (神道) literally means "Way of the Gods."[([[https://jref.com/articles/shint%C5%8D-the-way-of-the-gods.27/|jref]])]
+===== No Specific Founder Or Text =====
+Shintō does not have a specific founder or a central religious text like many other religions.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shinto|britannica]])]
+===== Indigenous Religion Of Japan =====
+It is considered an indigenous religion of Japan, deeply ingrained in the country's culture and history.[([[https://silvotherapy.co.uk/articles/japan-cultural-nature-connection|silvotherapy]])]
+===== Kami =====
+Shintō focuses on the worship of kami, which can be understood as spirits or deities associated with natural phenomena, objects, ancestors, and even concepts.[([[https://www.worldhistory.org/Shinto/|worldhistory]])]
+===== Kami Occurrence =====
+Kami can be found in various forms, such as rocks, trees, animals, and natural elements like mountains and rivers.[([[https://www.japan.travel/en/uk/inspiration/discover-japan-hidden-nature-kammui/|japan]])]
+===== Jinja =====
+Shintō's sacred spaces are called jinja, which are Shintō shrines scattered all across Japan.[([[https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2059.html|japan-guide]])]
+===== Shrines =====
+There are approximately 80,000 Shintō shrines in Japan, varying in size and significance.[([[https://www.worldhistory.org/Shinto_Architecture/|worldhistory]])]
+===== Practices and Beliefs =====
+Shintō practices and beliefs are closely tied to the cycles of nature, and many rituals are performed to honor and appease kami.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shinto/Ritual-practices-and-institutions|britannica]])]
+===== Emperor of Japan =====
+The Emperor of Japan is considered to be a symbol of the unity of the Japanese people and holds a significant position in Shintō.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/30233221|jstor]])]
+===== Hirohito =====
+Before World War II, the emperor was seen as a divine figure, but after Japan's surrender, the concept was revised to a more symbolic role.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/1989/01/07/obituaries/a-leader-who-took-japan-to-war-to-surrender-and-finally-to-peace.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Shintō and Buddhism =====
+Shintō and Buddhism have a long history of coexistence in Japan, and it's not uncommon for people to practice both religions simultaneously.[([[https://www.stearthinktank.com/post/japan-syncretism-of-shinto-and-buddhism|stearthinktank]])]
+===== Harai =====
+Ritual purification is an essential part of Shintō practices, especially before entering shrines or engaging in sacred ceremonies.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/harai|britannica]])]
+===== Torii =====
+Torii gates, the iconic red gates seen at Shintō shrines, symbolize the transition from the secular to the sacred realm.[([[https://visitjapan.blog/what-do-torii-gates-symbolize/|visitjapan]])]
+===== Devotion =====
+Shintō followers typically express their devotion through prayers, offerings, and purification rituals.[([[http://spice.fsi.stanford.edu/docs/japanese_religions|spice]])]
+===== Kagura =====
+Some Shintō ceremonies involve dance and theatrical performances called kagura, meant to entertain and please the kami.[([[https://www.all-iwami.com/en/kagura/wk/|all-iwami]])]
+===== Izanami and Izanagi =====
+The Shintō creation myth involves the kami Izanami and Izanagi, who gave birth to the Japanese archipelago and many other kami.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Izanagi|britannica]])]
+===== Sacred Mirror =====
+The sacred mirror, one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, is associated with Shintō and is said to symbolize wisdom.[([[https://www.japanesewiki.com/Shinto/Sanshu%20no%20Jingi%20or%20Mikusa%20no%20Kamudakara%20(The%20Three%20Sacred%20Treasures%20of%20the%20Imperial%20Family).html|japanesewiki]])]
+===== Rituals =====
+Shintō rituals are often performed during significant life events, such as births, weddings, and funerals.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/Shinto/Ritual-practices-and-institutions|britannica]])]
+===== Sumo =====
+Sumo wrestlers are known to participate in rituals and activities associated with Shintō before competitions.[([[https://www.twinkl.com/teaching-wiki/sumo-wrestling|twinkl]])]
+===== Omiki =====
+The Shintō tradition of sacred sake offerings, called omiki, is believed to forge a connection between humans and kami.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/44398814|jstor]])]
+===== Amaterasu =====
+Amaterasu, the sun goddess, is one of the most revered kami in Shintō and is considered the ancestor of the imperial family.[([[https://study.com/academy/lesson/amaterasu-goddess-origin-significance.html|study]])]
+===== Influence =====
+Shintō played a significant role in shaping traditional Japanese arts, such as Noh theater and Japanese gardens.[([[https://exclusivethesis.com/art/the-influence-of-shinto-and-buddhism-on-japanese/|exclusivethesis]])]
+===== First Shrines =====
+The first official state recognition of Shintō occurred during the Nara period (710-794) when shrines were built across Japan.[([[https://www.britannica.com/place/Japan/The-Nara-period-710-784|britannica]])]
+===== Nationalism =====
+Shintō became closely intertwined with the concept of Japanese nationalism during the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/45307802|jstor]])]
+===== Meiji Period =====
+During the Meiji period, the government initiated the separation of Shintō and Buddhism to establish Shintō as the state religion.[([[https://academic.oup.com/book/6981/chapter/151287353|oup]])]
+===== Disestablished As State Religion =====
+In 1946, Shintō was disestablished as the state religion of Japan following World War II, and religious freedom was ensured in the new constitution.[([[https://canopyforum.org/2020/11/24/religion-making-in-japans-courts-of-law/|canopyforum]])]
+===== Wedding Ceremony =====
+A Shintō wedding ceremony, called "shinzen kekkon," is still popular among modern Japanese couples.[([[https://learnjapanese123.com/what-happens-during-a-japanese-wedding-ceremony/|learnjapanese123]])]
+===== Kannushi And Miko =====
+Shintō priests and priestesses are known as kannushi and miko, respectively.[([[https://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/priesthood-shinto-priesthood|encyclopedia]])]
+===== Miko =====
+Miko are often young women who assist in Shintō rituals and ceremonies, wearing traditional white robes with red hakama.[([[https://matcha-jp.com/en/3671|matcha-jp]])]
+===== Matsuri =====
+Shintō festivals, known as matsuri, are vibrant and lively events that celebrate various aspects of life and nature.[([[https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/japan-travel-planner/japanese-festival-omatsuri/0000001.html|ana]])]
+===== Yabusame =====
+Yabusame is a traditional Japanese archery ritual performed during certain Shintō festivals.[([[https://www.kokugakuin.ac.jp/en/article/44598|kokugakuin]])]
+===== Misogi =====
+The ancient tradition of misogi involves purifying oneself through ritual cleansing, often by standing under a waterfall.[([[https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2020/05/diving-into-misogi-the-ancient-japanese-ritual-of-waterfall-bathing|nationalgeographic]])]
+===== Inari Shrines =====
+Some Shintō shrines are associated with specific kami, such as Inari shrines, dedicated to the kami of rice and fertility.[([[https://www.japan-experience.com/plan-your-trip/to-know/understanding-japan/inari-culture-shinto|japan-experience]])]
+===== Shimenawa =====
+The sacred rope, called shimenawa, adorns the entrances of shrines and marks areas considered sacred.[([[https://randomjapan.com/shimenawa/|randomjapan]])]
+===== Gohei =====
+Shintō priests may use a gohei, a sacred wooden wand decorated with shide paper zigzags, during rituals to summon the kami.[([[https://www.pinterest.com/pin/34691859616992083/|pinterest]])]
+===== Two Main Branches =====
+The two main branches of Shintō are Jinja Shintō, which focuses on shrine worship, and Kyoha Shintō, which includes various sects and organizations.[([[https://www.bokksu.com/blogs/news/what-is-shinto|bokksu]])]
+===== Kamidana =====
+The worship of kami is not limited to Shintō shrines; many Japanese households have a kamidana (household shrine) to pay homage to the family's ancestors and kami.[([[https://www.jstor.org/stable/44368846|jstor]])]
+===== Reverence For Nature =====
+Shintō's reverence for nature has contributed to Japan's reputation for its beautiful and harmonious gardens.[([[https://journals.openedition.org/cjs/1630|journals]])]
+===== Tsumi =====
+The Tsumi ritual is performed to purify a person who has come into contact with death, as death is considered a source of impurity in Shintō.[([[https://www.britannica.com/topic/tsumi|britannica]])]
+===== Niinamesai =====
+Shintō priests participate in the Niinamesai, a ritual where the emperor offers the year's first rice harvest to the kami.[([[https://www.jinjahoncho.or.jp/en/publications/shinto/index.html|jinjahoncho]])]
+===== Gion Matsuri =====
+The annual Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto is one of Japan's most famous festivals and has strong Shintō roots.[([[https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3942.html|japan-guide]])]
+===== Ise Jingu =====
+The Shintō shrine of Ise Jingu, located in Mie Prefecture, is one of the most sacred and important shrines in Japan, dedicated to Amaterasu.[([[https://www.jrpass.com/blog/ise-grand-shrine-everything-you-need-to-know-about-japans-most-sacret-shinto-shrine|jrpass]])]
+===== Events And Ceremonies =====
+Many traditional Japanese cultural events and ceremonies, like the tea ceremony and the kendo martial art, have connections to Shintō.[([[https://mai-ko.com/travel/culture-in-japan/japanese-culture-1/|mai-ko]])]
+===== Integral Part Of Life And Culture =====
+Shintō continues to be an integral part of Japanese life and culture, with millions of followers and practitioners today.[([[https://theconversation.com/japans-shinto-religion-is-going-global-and-attracting-online-followers-174924|theconversation]])]

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