At one time, Shintoism was the state religion of Japan. While this religion lost its status as a state religion following World War II, its shrines, heritage, and role in holiday celebrations are...
Kagura is an ancient Japanese dance that offers thanks to the gods for a bountiful harvest and serves as a purification ritual. Kagura, or Yokagura, goes all the way back to the 8th century. Many...
The main religion found in Japan is Shinto. Shinto is practiced in everyday life in Japan and is used for highly specialized ceremonies. The religion's purification ritual is an important part of...
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