Japanese Shintoism and Culture

Author: Seiin
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: When discussing Shinto, the first image that comes to mind is a shrine. From ancient times to the present, Shinto and shrines have always been the core of Shinto. However, the concept of Shinto extends far beyond the realm of Shinto and shrines. This extension is not only vague but also intricate, making it difficult to objectively grasp Shinto. Especially in recent years, as all aspects of Japanese thought and culture have been interpreted in relation to Shinto, and as the interpretation of Shinto has been endlessly expanded, the answer to the question of what Shinto is has become extremely unclear, both academically and as a general social concept.