The Origin Of Japan's Shinto Religion

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Shinto is the religion having a root in Japan. This religion worships natures such as mountains and rivers, a natural phenomenon, the gods appearing in Japanese Mythology, people who died with a grudge against, and regards them as all the gods and goddesses. So, this religion is said to be polytheism. This religion also gave Japan a lot of influence while the origin of Japan had been created. The origin of this religion’s name; Shinto is “随神の道(kannagara-no-miti)” which means we are with God. This religion doesn’t have established its founder, canonical book. In addition, this religion is more realistic than any other religions. Why is that? Because the origin of this religion is really old and this religion is based on Japanese landscapes

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