Shintoism is an ancient religion that Started about 500 BCE (or earlier) in Japan its name was derived from the Chinese words "shin tao" translated it means The Way of the Kami. It also differs from other religions being that Shinto has no real founder, written scriptures, body of religious law, and had a less strict priesthood which exist mainly to carry out the rituals, maintain shrines, teaching, religious counseling, etc. Shinto is a tolerant religion that accepts other religions, in which a believer can pay respects to other religions, their practices, and objects of worship.
About 84% of the population of Japan follows two religions, Shinto and Buddhism Shinto and Buddhism share some basic similarities about human nature, and the world.
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Another practice is Origami which is Japanese folk art in which paper is folded into different shapes and is often seen around Shinto shrines and for respect for the tree spirit that gave its life to make the paper, origami paper is never cut Shintoism has four main traditions, the first being Koshitsu Shinto (The Shinto of the Imperial House) which was a rituals that were performed by the emperor, the most important one was Niinamesai, In which first fruits of each year's grain harvest was made into an offering to the deities. The second one which has the largest group is Jinja (Shrine) Shinto It was the original form of the religion with roots that dated back into pre-history that is until the end of WWII, It includes about 80,000 shrines as members. followers of Shinto had to be grateful to blessings they received from kami, be helpful to others and in the world through good deeds without thought of rewards or better advancement, and binding themselves to the emperor’s will, praying that the country’s peace and prosperity. Thirdly is Kyoha (Sectarian) Shinto also known as Shuha Shinto which had 13 sects which were founded by individuals since the beginning of the 19th century, each had its own beliefs and doctrines but mostly worship their