There are presently around 4 million people who follow the belief of Shinto.
Many of the people in Japan are either Christians, Shinto Buddhists, or atheists.
They believe in many Gods
There are presently around 4 million people who follow the belief of Shinto.
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Japanese people are largely Buddhist, and some Shinto. Oddly enough, the Shinto believe that people first came into being in the form of a man, then a woman, which is very similar to Judaism. (Adam & Eve)
The Shinto pray to spirits or kami that act like gods.
Shintoism is an ancient religion that originated in Japan. Its followers believe that spiritual powers exist in the natural world in the form of kami, or spirits, which live in animals, plants, stones, mountains, rivers, people and even the dead.
"Kami" "Kami"
Shinto
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The religion Shinto comes from Japan! It is thought to be old as Japan itself! There are no founders of Shinto! They believe in something called Kami!
I believe the original organized religion is Shinto, which is still seen in many Japanese customs nowadays. Once I can log in, I will post my essay on the Shinto religion.