Religion in Japan Guides

Religion in Japan: Common Beliefs and Social Perspectives

Japan is a country with a rich religious history, blending indigenous traditions with foreign influences. While many Japanese…

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What is Shintoism?

Japan, as with many modern democracies, is home to people of many faiths. However, the most popular, and…

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Buddhism in Japan: History, Schools, Temples and Traveler’s Guide

Buddhism is the second most followed faith in Japan, and has been influential as a major religion in…

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Christianity in Japan: History, Resistance, and Modern Identity

When Did Christianity Arrive in Japan? The Early HistoryUndoubtedly one of the world’s great religions, Christianity, like many…