ClaireBerisford_Asia_June2013_1

Shinto: The "Way of the Kami"

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October 29th 2013
Shinto is a religion that originated in Japan with no known founder that was influenced by Buddhism. There are approx. 4 million followers. Shinto is unique in that there is no main God and Gods but rather rituals and ceremonies. The "Kami" is the powers of nature such as animals or trees. However the kami often includes dead people's souls and the followers hold celebrations in order to ensur ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto » Miyazu

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more