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Shintō is one of the oldest religions in the world, with roots dating back over two millennia.1)
The word “Shintō” (神道) literally means “Way of the Gods.”2)
Shintō does not have a specific founder or a central religious text like many other religions.3)
It is considered an indigenous religion of Japan, deeply ingrained in the country's culture and history.4)
Shintō focuses on the worship of kami, which can be understood as spirits or deities associated with natural phenomena, objects, ancestors, and even concepts.5)
Kami can be found in various forms, such as rocks, trees, animals, and natural elements like mountains and rivers.6)