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Key Vocabulary

Sincerity
Sinceridad
Worshippers
Fieles
Sanctuary
Santuario
To shed
Derramar
Offerings
Ofrendas

Shintoism: the Ancient Japanese Religion; Part II

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 II

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

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Although Shintoism does not have a sacred scripture, it does emphasize values such as purity, sincerity, and harmony with nature. These values are rooted in every aspect of Japanese culture and daily life. In a typical ceremony, worshippers perform a purification ritual.

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