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 ...

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 ...

Nikko Toshogu shrine in Tochigi Prefecture and other facilities dedicated to Ieyasu to hold Shinto and Buddhist rituals to “report” to his ancestors that he was the new head of the family.