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Information: Links related Shinto and Japanese mythology.
Shinto is Japan's indigenous religion; a complex of ancient folk belief and rituals; basically animistic religion that perceives the presence of gods or of the sacred in animals, in plants, and even in th
Yasukuni Jinja Yasukuni Jinja: Site to educate the public on this historical yet controversial Shinto shrine in Tokyo. (Shinto) http://www.geocities.com/gatoesmuchogor/
Shinto Creation Stories Shinto Creation Stories: Gives modern translations of several old myths of Japan, on the creation of gods and the island nation. (Shinto) http://www.wsu.edu:8001/~dee/ANCJAPAN/CREAT.HTM
Basic Terms of Shinto Basic Terms of Shinto: Explanation of fundamentals of Shinto. (Shinto) http://www.kokugakuin.ac.jp/ijcc/wp/bts/
Shinto and Its Impact on the World Shinto and Its Impact on the World: Learn about the origins of Shinto, its traditions, social impact, and glossary. (Shinto) http://school.phippy.com/shinto/
Jinja and Shinto Jinja and Shinto: Providing basic knowledge of Jinja (shrines) and Shinto. (Shinto) http://www.jinja.or.jp/english/index.html
Jinja Honcho Jinja Honcho: Official site of the Association of Shinto Shrines. (Shinto) http://www.jinjahoncho.or.jp/en/
United Religions Initiative - Shintoism United Religions Initiative - Shintoism: Short introduction to the beliefs and rituals of this ancient religion from Japan. (Shinto) http://www.uri.org/kids/other_shin.htm
International Shinto Foundation International Shinto Foundation: An introduction to Shinto, and publications. (Shinto) http://www.shinto.org/
Hemp in Religion Hemp in Religion: Explains extensive use of hemp in traditional Shinto ceremonies and sumo wrestling. (Shinto) http://www.taima.org/en/shinto.htm