For scholars and graduate students, the Shinto tradition has often been an elusive subject of study, and research works have been limited. It’s no wonder that not one publisher outside Japan had a ...

This article explores the part Shinto has played in Japanese life and culture throughout the country's history, and its shared its spiritual, cultural, and political roles with Buddhism and ...

Shinto is the native religious tradition of Japan. I think it's easy to see visual signs of it throughout Japan, from the shrines (jinja) to the gates (torii). But what I was interested in finding out ...

As a G7 summit nears in Hiroshima, Japan is under pressure to show greater support for equality. A national Shinto group has spread a more hostile message.

The Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America, the largest Shinto shrine on the U.S. mainland, is hidden away on 25 acres outside Granite Falls. Which, at first, seems a little strange.

KUWANA, Mie Prefecture—The Mie prefectural government will issue improvement instructions to organizers of the “Ageuma Shinji” (Horse jumping festival) after the event came under intense ...

Shinto (TYO:5380) Annual Report This summary provides an overview of the most significant critical numbers from each of the Shinto financial reports, including the Shinto Co Ltd income statement, ...

Set in the dense forests of the Kii Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, three sacred sites – Yoshino and Omine, Kumano Sanzan, Koyasan – linked by pilgrimage routes to the ancient capital cities ...

Shinto believers gathered in Tokyo, Japan yesterday to participate in the annual cold water endurance ceremony. The ritual is believe to purify the soul and bring good fortune in the new year.