1. International Shinto Foundation Intro to shinto, publications, etc.The summary for this Japanese page contains characters that cannot be correctly displayed in this language/character set.Category Society Religion and Spirituality shintoism...... http://www.shinto.org/menu-e.html

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2. Shinto & Buddhism: Wellsprings Of Japanese Spirituality Short article by Paul Watt examines these two traditions that form the basis of Japanese spirituality. shinto Buddhism Wellsprings of Japanese Spirituality http://www.askasia.org/frclasrm/readings/r000009.htm

Wellsprings of Japanese Spirituality Article written by Paul Watt for the Asia Society's Focus on Asian Studies, Vol. II, No. 1, Asian Religions AskAsia The Japanese religious tradition is rich and complex, encompassing within it both complementary and contradictory trends in religious thought and practice with an ease that may occasionally puzzle the Western observer. At the very heart of the tradition stand Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, and Buddhism, the Indian religion that reached Japan in the sixth through eighth centuries A.D. from Korea and China. Throughout the long course of Japanese history, it has been these two religions that have contributed most to the Japanese understanding of themselves and their world. Shinto Shinto was the earliest Japanese religion, its obscure beginnings dating back at least to the middle of the first millennium B.C. Until approximately the sixth century A.D., when the Japanese began a period of rapid adoption of continental civilization, it existed as an amorphous mix of nature worship, fertility cults, divination techniques, hero worship, and shamanism. Unlike Buddhism, Christianity, or Islam, it had no founder and it did not develop sacred scriptures, an explicit religious philosophy, or a specific moral code. Indeed, so unself-conscious were the early Japanese about their religious life that they had no single term by which they could refer to it. The word Shinto , or "the Way of the kami (gods or spirits)," came into use only after the sixth century, when the Japanese sought to distinguish their own tradition from the foreign religions of Buddhism and Confucianism that they were then encountering. Thus, in its origins, Shinto was the religion of a pristine people who, above all, were sensitive to the spiritual forces that pervaded the world of nature in which they lived. As one ancient chronicle reports: in their world myriad spirits shone like fireflies and every tree and bush could speak.

3. The Shinto Online Network Association Provides brief descriptions of the Koshitsu, Shuha and Folk and Jinja forms of shinto. Includes many photographs. http://www.jinja.or.jp/english

Shinto Online Network Association Japanese Site...here Italian Site...here What is Shinto? Civilization of The Divine Forest The Shinto Mailing List since Mar. 2000 !! What is "Shinto Online Network Association'? We are a non-profit volunteer organisation with the objective of publicising Japanese tradition and a correct understanding of the Shinto religion. Our organisation is run by volunteer Shinto priests affiliated to Jinja Honcho (The Association of Shinto Shrines). There is no direct link, however, between this organisation and Jinja Honcho. International Liason Officer Timothy Takemoto Leuers@jinja.or.jp

4. SHINTO shinto. Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. Brief history of shintoshinto is an ancient Japanese religion. Starting about 500 http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm

SHINTO Click Here to Visit our Sponsors. Brief history of Shinto: Shinto is an ancient Japanese religion. Starting about 500 BCE (or earlier) it was originally "an amorphous mix of nature worship, fertility cults, divination techniques, hero worship, and shamanism." Its name was derived from the Chinese words " shin tao " ( "The Way of the Gods" ) in the 8th Century CE. At that time: The Yamato dynasty consolidated its rule over most of Japan. Divine origins were ascribed to the imperial family. Shinto established itself as an official religion of Japan, along with Buddhism The complete separation of Japanese religion from politics did not occur until just after World War II. The Emperor was forced by the American army to renounce his divinity at that time. Unlike most other religions, Shinto has no real founder, no written scriptures, no body of religious law, and only a very loosely-organized priesthood. Shinto beliefs: Shinto creation stories tell of the history and lives of the "Kami" (deities). Among them was a divine couple, Izanagi-no-mikoto and Izanami-no-mikoto, who gave birth to the Japanese islands. Their children became the deities of the various Japanese clans. Amaterasu Omikami (Sun Goddess) was one of their daughters. She is the ancestress of the Imperial Family and is regarded as the chief deity. Her shrine is at Ise. Her descendants unified the country. Her brother, Susano came down from heaven and roamed throughout the earth. He is famous for killing a great evil serpent.

5. ISF Japanese here, English here. Copyright© 2002, ISF all rights reserved. http://www.shinto.org/

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6. Shinto Explores the four main forms of shinto and describes elements of each. Includes illustrations. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2056.html

Religion Shinto Homepage Travel to Japan Living in Japan Language Food History Arts and Crafts Forum Japan PenFriend Discussion Forum Question Forum Live Chat Classifieds More Photo Gallery Link Directory Marketplace Local Surveys japan-shop.com Contact us Japanese Online Mall Home Religion History ... Cheap Airfare Shinto (the way of the gods) is the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, and it is as old as the Japanese people. Shinto does not have a founder nor does it have sacred scriptures like the sutras or the bible. Propaganda and preaching is not common either because Shinto is very deeply rooted in the Japanese people and its traditions. The kami are the objects of worship in Shinto. They are sacred spirits and can take various forms such as natural elements like the sun, mountains, trees, rocks, and the wind, or abstract things like fertility, but also ancestors, national heroes and protectors of family clans. A sacred tree with the sacred rope (shimenawa) around the tree trunk. In contrast to Western religions there are no absolutes in Shinto, even though there is a most important godess, the Sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami whose shrine is at Ise. Shinto is a very optimistic faith. It is thought that all humans are fundamentally good, and that all evil is caused by evil spirits. The purpose of most of the rituals is to avoid evil spirits by purification, offerings and prayers. A written code of ethics and morals does not really exist in Shinto; but the

7. Basic Terms Of Shinto: Table Of Contents Explanation of fundamentals of shinto. http://www.kokugakuin.ac.jp/ijcc/wp/bts/

Revision History 1958: First edition. 1985: Revised edition. September 1997: First Web version based on the 1985 edition. December 1998: Added notices on the search method. Search: by entry title by all keywords this exact phrase containing this phrase Hints: Searches are case insensitive. Apostrophes, hyphens, and diacritical marks (e.g., macrons "ô") must be omitted. The search is currently limited to terms found in entry titles, and terms italicized in the original text. Table of Contents Preface Foreword to Reprinted Edition Contributors to the First Edition Contents ... Glossary of Japanese Names, Terms and Titles in the Text : All material, including text and images, of these pages are the property of the Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics, Kokugakuin University, protected according to the applicable provisions of Japanese and international law. ijcc-webadmin@kokugakuin.ac.jp Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics Kokugakuin University ijcc-webadmin@kokugakuin.ac.jp

8. Shinto Homepage An introduction to Interi shintoism. It includes various topics of importance to the person seeking an understanding life and death. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8871/

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9. Karen Shinto - Food Stylist Photography A commercial food stylist in Southern California http://www.karenshinto.com

10. TENSHIN SHODEN KATORI SHINTO RYU BUJUTSU INDEX One of the oldest extant martial art systems in Japan. http://www.tenshinshodenkatorishintoryu.com

TENSHIN SHODEN KATORI SHINTO RYU BU JUTSU Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu Bu Jutsu The oldest and most revered martial art in Japan. Created by warriors for warriors. Founded by Iizasa Choisai Ienao (1387-1488) the son of a Goshi (country warrior) and renowned swordsman from the town of Iizasa in the Chiba prefecture. The Iizasa family is still head of the Ryu in an unbroken lineage of over 21 generations. CURRICULUM Kenjutsu, Sword. Bojutsu, 2 meter staff. Naginatajutsu, Halberd. Iaijutsu, Art of drawing the sword. Ryoto jutsu short and long Sword combined. Kodachi jutsu, short sword. SoJutsu, spear. Shurikenjutsu, Blade throwing. Yawaragi Jujutsu, Unarmed combat. Ninjutsu, Camouflage and scouting. Senjutsu, strategy. Chikujojutsu, Fortification Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu Ecole fondée par Iizasa Choisai Ienao (1387-1488) Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu est considérée par le gouvernement Japonais comme étant la plus distinguée de toute les traditions martiales. Elle fut désignée comme actif culturel immuable, le premier de tous les Bujutsu Japonais. Programme complet de l'école (12 pratiques) Ken-jutsu Techniques du sabre, BojutsuTechniques du bâton, Naginata-jutsu, Techniques du fauchard. Iai-jutsu, Techniques de coupe en tirant le sabre du fourreau. Ryoto-jutsuTechniques des 2 sabres. Kodachi-jutsu, Techniques du petit sabre. So-Jutsu, Techniques de la longue pique (appelée YARI). Shuriken-jutsu Techniques du lancer de pointes. Yawaragi Ju-jutsu,Technique de combat à mains nues. Nin-jutsu, Techniques d'espionnage. Sen-jutsu,Stratégie Chikujo-jutsu, Technique de construction de fortification

11. Shinto Muso-ryu Jo Site for the Pan-American Jo Federation, a member of the International Jodo Federation. Provides general Category Sports Martial Arts Jujutsu Aikido Koryu Jodo......shinto Musoryu Jo. http://shinto-muso-ryu.org/

Shinto Muso-ryu Jo What is Shinto Muso-ryu Jo? Members' Area (password required) This site is brought to you by the Pan-American Jo Federation, a member of the International Jodo Federation. For more information, Last modified on September 27, 2002

12. Tsubaki America Shinto Home Page Features articles on the teachings and practice of the Tsubaki shinto faith along with historical overview. http://www.csuchico.edu/~georgew/tsa/

Established in Stockton, California, has moved to Washington State Purpose History Interfaith Links Events ... on the internet Rev. K. Barrish Senior Shinto Priest of Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America 17720 Crooked Mile Granite Falls WA 98252 tel/fax (360)691-6389 http://www.TsubakiShrine.com Email Rev. K.Barrish.

13. Shinto Shrines Religion shinto Shrines. Hachiman Shrine, Kamakura. shinto Shrines areplaces of worship and the dwellings of the kami, the shinto gods . http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2059.html

Religion Shinto Shrines Homepage Travel to Japan Living in Japan Language Food History Arts and Crafts Forum Japan PenFriend Discussion Forum Question Forum Live Chat Classifieds More Photo Gallery Link Directory Marketplace Local Surveys japan-shop.com Contact us Japanese Online Mall Home Religion Travel ... JapanAid Lost in the streets of Tokyo? Worried about the language barrier? JapanAid provides information, help, advice and interpretation services to foreigners in Japan over the cell phone! Get your JapanAid cell phone! Hachiman Shrine, Kamakura Shinto Shrines are places of worship and the dwellings of the kami, the Shinto "gods". Sacred symbols that represent the kami are stored in the innermost chamber of the shrine where they cannot be seen by anybody. Besides the main building that usually includes the innermost chamber and an offering hall, there can be a variety of other buildings such as the priest's house and office, a storehouse for mikoshi , a stage and other auxiliary buildings. On the other hand, Shinto shrines almost never include a cemetery because death is basically thought to be evil. Most Japanese cemetaries are Buddhist A variety of typical objects can be found at and in shrines. Among them are symbolic offerings, mirrors, purification wands, laterns and straw ropes with zigzag papers (shimenawa) that are tied around sacred objects like trees.

14. SHINTO Index shinto is a general term for the activities of the Japanese people to worship allthe deities of heaven and earth, and its origin is as old as the history of http://www.jinja.or.jp/english/s-0.html

NEXT HOME Shinto is a general term for the activities of the Japanese people to worship all the deities of heaven and earth, and its origin is as old as the history of the Japanese. It was towards the end of the 6th century when the Japanese were conscious of these activities and called them 'Way of Kami(the deity or the deities )'. It coincides the time when the 31st Emperor Yomei prayed before an image of Buddha for the first time as an emperor for recovery of his illness. Thus accepting Buddhism, a foreign religion, the Japanese realized existence of a tradition of their own faith. After having gone through a long history since then, this indigenous faith, Shinto, has been developed into four main forms: the Koshitsu Shinto ( Shinto of the Imperial House), the Jinja Shinto (the Shrine Shinto), the Shuha Shinto (the Sect Shinto), and the Minzoku Shinto (the Folk Shinto). CONTENTS 1.The Koshitsu Shinto (Shinto of the Imperial House) 2.The Shuha Shinto (The sect Shinto) 3.The Folk Shinto A. The Yearly Round of Observances B. Rites of Passages 4.The Jinja Shinto (The Shrine Shinto) A. Jinja

15. Way Of The Gods, The Photographic journal of shinto shrines and festivals includes a basic overview of the many aspects of this ancient religion. http://www.trincoll.edu/~tj/tj4.4.96/articles/cover.html

Shinto: The Way of the Gods By N. Alice Yamada Cheif of Staff ods still inhabit the island country of Japan. Although Japan has experienced a rapid change of environment due to a gust of modernization, the Japanese feel the same presence of gods, in their modern lives, that they had felt in the ancient days. Shinto, written as the Way of the Gods, is a native religion of Japan that encompasses the poetic reality of senses, which is a part of basic Japanese principles of life. According to the Kojiki, the mythological chronology of Japan, the gods of the Shinto religion are believed to have created Japan as their image of paradise on earth, and the ruler of Japan, the Emperor, is a direct descendent of the Sun-goddess Amaterasu. Shinto combines with the civil rule of Japan as well as many other aspects of daily life. The emperor is respected and honored by every member of the nation. Throughout history, emperors have experienced many fluctuations in power. There are over a hundred enormous shrines dedicated to the past emperors. The Heian Shrine, a relatively new addition to the list, was built in 800 AD as one of the largest shrines. A large gate greets the visitors as they enter into the holy realm.

16. Untitled Document School in Deventer waar wordt onderwezen in aikido en tenshin shoden katori shinto ryu (onder meer zwaard en stokvechten). Informatie over deze vechtkunsten en de lessen. http://members.lycos.nl/aiki/

17. Basic Terms Of Shinto: Glossary no kami Aidono Akaki kiyoki kokoro ? Seimei Akaku kiyokikokoro ?Akazawa Bunji Kyoha shinto Aki matsuri http://www.kokugakuin.ac.jp/ijcc/wp/bts/glossary.html

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18. Home Profile, seiyuu information, fan fiction, and MIDI files. http://www.geocities.com/shintopriestessmars/home.html

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19. ShintoThe Way Of The Gods shinto The Way of the Gods. By N. Alice Yamada. Cheif of Staff. shinto combineswith the civil rule of Japan as well as many other aspects of daily life. http://www.trincoll.edu/zines/tj/tj4.4.96/articles/cover.html

Shinto: The Way of the Gods By N. Alice Yamada Cheif of Staff ods still inhabit the island country of Japan. Although Japan has experienced a rapid change of environment due to a gust of modernization, the Japanese feel the same presence of gods, in their modern lives, that they had felt in the ancient days. Shinto, written as the Way of the Gods, is a native religion of Japan that encompasses the poetic reality of senses, which is a part of basic Japanese principles of life. According to the Kojiki, the mythological chronology of Japan, the gods of the Shinto religion are believed to have created Japan as their image of paradise on earth, and the ruler of Japan, the Emperor, is a direct descendent of the Sun-goddess Amaterasu. Shinto combines with the civil rule of Japan as well as many other aspects of daily life. The emperor is respected and honored by every member of the nation. Throughout history, emperors have experienced many fluctuations in power. There are over a hundred enormous shrines dedicated to the past emperors. The Heian Shrine, a relatively new addition to the list, was built in 800 AD as one of the largest shrines. A large gate greets the visitors as they enter into the holy realm.

20. Index Japanese Holiday for 75-3 year old boys and girls. Visit a shinto Shrine in Tokyo. See what kids wear, what they get to eat, and learn about the important symbols of Shichigosan. http://www.geocities.com/shichigosan2001

Let's Learn About... Shichi-Go-San Matsuri (7-5-3 Festival for Kids in Japan) Shichi-Go-San is an important festival for kids in Japan. Do you know where Japan is located? If you said in Asia, then you are correct! Travel with me through the pictures that I took of Shichi-Go- San when I was in Tokyo in November of 2000. Shichi-Go-San is a matsuri or festival that is celebrated in Japan on November 15th. It is a celebration for 3 and 5 year old boys and 3 and 7 year old girls. I saw this family celebrating Shichi-Go-San at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo. This family like others, visit the shrine and pray for a healthy and happy future free of sickness and misfortune. This web page was last updated March 6,2001 by Christina D. NEXT To see more pictures and learn about Shichi-Go-San click on the topics below or the word NEXT. BACK VISIT A SHINTO SHRINE WHAT DO KIDS WEAR ? ... Teachers are you interested in traveling to Japan and learning more about the people, culture, and educational system of Japan? Site Publication Information: This page was constructed by a Vermont Social Studies Teacher in an effort to share her experiences and to teach about the people and culture of Japan. Let's work together to learn about the world and teach our children what a wonderful place it is! Diversity, cultural respect, and understanding is important. We ALL have a responsibility to teach our kids about that.

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