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SHINTOISM

Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
Aug 29, 2022
How faith and spirituality shape modern Japan
The religious movement behind the grudge held by the man charged with Abe's assassination has cast a fresh light on how religion is perceived and practiced in the nation.
Japan Times
LIFE
Apr 26, 2022
Shinto priest introduces god of feet to running's converted
Taishi Kato has taken up the sport and now connects with other runners via social media in a bid to spread his message and revitalize his shrine.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Apr 19, 2013
Buddhist bash offers up some spiritual relief
Most Japanese people come in contact with Buddhist priests on formal occasions, such as when a family member passes away. But a cross-denominational group of young Buddhist monks is trying to change that — by putting together a unique cultural event involving three Buddhist temples, a Shinto shrine, and a bunch of artists and creators in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on April 29.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Sep 15, 2011
Heal me: Spirituality businesses redefining "religion"
'Spirituality businesses' endeavoring to bring back that old-time religion, Japanese-style.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Sep 4, 2007
Japan's Shinto-Buddhist religious medley
Most in Japan may know Buddhism has something to do with controlling lust and anger, and is associated with funerals and graves, while Shinto involves venerating nature, and weddings. But many people have trouble making theological distinctions between the two or even telling a Buddhist temple from a Shinto shrine.

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Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
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