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