http://www.1000questions.net/en/religion/shinto.html
Shintoism is the traditional religion of Japan and is very different as far as religions go. It is focused not on a single god or even a pantheon of recognizable gods, but instead on a more individualistic approach. In theory, anything can really be deified, though it is more ancestors and important people who are. I always thought this religion was interesting because it gave the Japanese Emperors their power, since they were believed to be descended from the Sun Goddess and therefore already a god. That inherent divinity is what gave him his power.
Shinto today is still pretty strong. It has a huge connection to nature and helps unify the people of Japan. Even in this technology-driven world, they are still connected to their past and I really like that. But, then again, I am the History Queen!
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