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There are approximately 80,000 Shintō shrines in Japan, varying in size and significance.[([[https:// | There are approximately 80,000 Shintō shrines in Japan, varying in size and significance.[([[https:// | ||
+ | ===== 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:// | ||
+ | ===== 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:// | ||
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+ | ===== Hirohito ===== | ||
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+ | Before World War II, the emperor was seen as a divine figure, but after Japan' | ||
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+ | ===== Shintō and Buddhism ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō and Buddhism have a long history of coexistence in Japan, and it's not uncommon for people to practice both religions simultaneously.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Harai ===== | ||
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+ | Ritual purification is an essential part of Shintō practices, especially before entering shrines or engaging in sacred ceremonies.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Torii ===== | ||
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+ | Torii gates, the iconic red gates seen at Shintō shrines, symbolize the transition from the secular to the sacred realm.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Devotion ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō followers typically express their devotion through prayers, offerings, and purification rituals.[([[http:// | ||
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+ | ===== Kagura ===== | ||
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+ | Some Shintō ceremonies involve dance and theatrical performances called kagura, meant to entertain and please the kami.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Izanami and Izanagi ===== | ||
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+ | The Shintō creation myth involves the kami Izanami and Izanagi, who gave birth to the Japanese archipelago and many other kami.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Sacred Mirror ===== | ||
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+ | The sacred mirror, one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, is associated with Shintō and is said to symbolize wisdom.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Rituals ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō rituals are often performed during significant life events, such as births, weddings, and funerals.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Sumo ===== | ||
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+ | Sumo wrestlers are known to participate in rituals and activities associated with Shintō before competitions.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Omiki ===== | ||
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+ | The Shintō tradition of sacred sake offerings, called omiki, is believed to forge a connection between humans and kami.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Amaterasu ===== | ||
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+ | Amaterasu, the sun goddess, is one of the most revered kami in Shintō and is considered the ancestor of the imperial family.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Influence ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō played a significant role in shaping traditional Japanese arts, such as Noh theater and Japanese gardens.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== First Shrines ===== | ||
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+ | The first official state recognition of Shintō occurred during the Nara period (710-794) when shrines were built across Japan.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Nationalism ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō became closely intertwined with the concept of Japanese nationalism during the Meiji Restoration in the late 19th century.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Meiji Period ===== | ||
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+ | During the Meiji period, the government initiated the separation of Shintō and Buddhism to establish Shintō as the state religion.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Disestablished As State Religion ===== | ||
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+ | 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:// | ||
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+ | ===== Wedding Ceremony ===== | ||
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+ | A Shintō wedding ceremony, called " | ||
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+ | ===== Kannushi And Miko ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō priests and priestesses are known as kannushi and miko, respectively.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Miko ===== | ||
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+ | Miko are often young women who assist in Shintō rituals and ceremonies, wearing traditional white robes with red hakama.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Matsuri ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō festivals, known as matsuri, are vibrant and lively events that celebrate various aspects of life and nature.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Yabusame ===== | ||
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+ | Yabusame is a traditional Japanese archery ritual performed during certain Shintō festivals.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Misogi ===== | ||
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+ | The ancient tradition of misogi involves purifying oneself through ritual cleansing, often by standing under a waterfall.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Inari Shrines ===== | ||
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+ | Some Shintō shrines are associated with specific kami, such as Inari shrines, dedicated to the kami of rice and fertility.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Shimenawa ===== | ||
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+ | The sacred rope, called shimenawa, adorns the entrances of shrines and marks areas considered sacred.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Gohei ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō priests may use a gohei, a sacred wooden wand decorated with shide paper zigzags, during rituals to summon the kami.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Two Main Branches ===== | ||
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+ | The two main branches of Shintō are Jinja Shintō, which focuses on shrine worship, and Kyoha Shintō, which includes various sects and organizations.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Kamidana ===== | ||
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+ | The worship of kami is not limited to Shintō shrines; many Japanese households have a kamidana (household shrine) to pay homage to the family' | ||
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+ | ===== Reverence For Nature ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō' | ||
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+ | ===== Tsumi ===== | ||
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+ | 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:// | ||
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+ | ===== Niinamesai ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō priests participate in the Niinamesai, a ritual where the emperor offers the year's first rice harvest to the kami.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Gion Matsuri ===== | ||
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+ | The annual Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto is one of Japan' | ||
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+ | ===== Ise Jingu ===== | ||
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+ | 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:// | ||
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+ | ===== Events And Ceremonies ===== | ||
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+ | Many traditional Japanese cultural events and ceremonies, like the tea ceremony and the kendo martial art, have connections to Shintō.[([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Integral Part Of Life And Culture ===== | ||
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+ | Shintō continues to be an integral part of Japanese life and culture, with millions of followers and practitioners today.[([[https:// | ||