Instead, it revolves around the veneration of Kami—divine spirits that inhabit nature, objects, and even people. This video explores the history, practices, and influence of Shinto, from shrine ...

TACOMA, Washington, March 18. -- Some of the leaders of religious thought in Japan are endeavoring to choose between Buddhism, Shintoism, and Christianity as the future religion of the empire.

On a recent weekend at Onoterusaki Jinja, a 9th century Tokyo shrine that is part of a broader Shinto history, people came and went, some praying or just sitting on benches. Masami Takeda brought ...

“People are not born homosexual. It is an acquired psychological disorder or addiction,” Yang wrote. “It is possible to kick the addiction if a person has a strong will to do so.” The ...

This short film offers an introduction to Shinto, making reference to the centrality of women within Shinto beliefs. Dr Amanda Foreman discusses how Shinto merged with Buddhism in Japan and makes ...