On every continent of the world, there are groups of people who over the centuries have passed on traditions that have been in their families, communities, and culture that define their way of life. The most influential tradition of them all is the religious belief that the group takes to heart. One such religion is known as Shinto. The religion is said to have originated in Japan as early as 2000 B.C.E. The practice of this religion is the worship of spiritual deities or kami as they are called in Japan. These deities are closely tied to nature and are said to inhabit various objects such as mountains, rivers, and even rocks. If one were to compare Shinto to any other religion, that person would be quite surprised to learn how different
