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Shintoism: the Ancient Japanese Religion; Part I

Japan's main religion is Shintoism. Read this story and learn more about this ancient Japanese faith.

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Shintoism: the Ancient Japanese Religion; Part I

Japan's main religion is Shintoism. Read this story and learn more about this ancient Japanese faith.

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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Japanese religion? Many people think of Buddhism. However, Buddhism is only the second-largest religion in the country. Japan's main religion is Shintoism, a faith as ancient as Japan itself. But what exactly is Shintoism?

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