It’s closely linked to the country’s imperial family: Around 1870, Japan made Shinto the state religion and used imperial worship to fan ultra-nationalism and support for World War II ...

The film "Human Face of Japan" explores Japan's cultural evolution from its ancient animist practices to modern Shinto and Buddhist traditions, highlighting the impact of post-war economic growth ...

This short film offers an introduction to Shinto, making reference to the centrality of women within Shinto beliefs. Dr Amanda Foreman discusses how Shinto merged with Buddhism in Japan and makes ...

The Shinto Association of Spiritual Leadership was formed in 1969 as an affiliate of the Association of Shinto Shrines, an influential group representing about 80,000 shrines nationwide.