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International Shinto Foundation [offsite link]
The International Shinto Foundation was established to dispel such misunderstandings about Shinto. A major aim of the foundation is to disseminate Japanese culture to provide a clearer understanding of all aspects of Japan.

Japanese Temples and Shrines - Know the Difference
A newcomer to Japan may become confused by the presence of both temples and shrines in the nation, but it’s really not that hard to tell the difference between the two different places of worship.

Shinto: The Indigenous Religion of Japan
Learn about the indigenous religion of Japan that dates back to approximately 200 B.C.

Shintoism - The Way of the Kami
In the Shinto belief, the world is inhabited by spirit, kami are present and take various forms. There is no structured religious system, no written word like the Bible, rather an inherent belief in the spiritual world that on the earth plane is inhabited by both humans and kami alike.

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