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Shinto does not have a founder nor does it have sacred scriptures like the sutras or the Bible. Propaganda and preaching are not common either, because Shinto is deeply rooted in the Japanese people and traditions.

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The existence and power of the kami, or gods, that exist in the world, in nature, and especially in and throughout Japan.Ritual bathing to spiritually and physically cleanse yourselves before entering a shrine to worship the kami.

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Shintoism was founded in japan around 700 CE. Nobody knows who founded the religion Shinto’s name was created to distinguish it from Buddhism, and Confucianism.

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4-5 million people practice the Shinto religion, taking up 70% of Japan. Shintos celebrate Matsuri, Oshogatsu (new year), Seijin Shiki (adults’ day), Haru Matsuri (spring festival), and Aki Matsuri (autumn festival).

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The Kojiki or the 'Records of Ancient Matters' is one of their  book of teaching. The Nihon-gi or 'Chronicles of Japan' is the second book of teachings.

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They do Kagura ritual dances. Matsuri can refer to any occasion for offering thanks and praise to a deity at a shrine. They also have shrines, a place of worship and the Kami’s homes.

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