RELIGIONS
SHINTO
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Question
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so the emperor can pray among the nation
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it is hereditary and maintains tradition.
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its a fun ceremony that people can attend.
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it’s cheap
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Detailed explanation-1: -The emperor was held up as the ultimate source of political sanction for the shōgun, who ostensibly was the vassal of the imperial family. The Tokugawa helped the imperial family recapture its old glory by rebuilding its palaces and granting it new lands.
Detailed explanation-2: -In Japanese, the emperor is called Tennō (, pronounced [tennoː]), literally “Emperor of heaven” or “Heavenly Sovereign". The Japanese Shinto religion holds him to be the direct descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu.
Detailed explanation-3: -Emperor Nakamikado (, Nakamikado-tennō, January 14, 1702 – May 10, 1737) was the 114th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Detailed explanation-4: -Historically, the emperor controlled the cultural life of Japan and was integral in ceremonies associated with the Japanese religion of Shinto. The emperor was often only minimally involved in politics. Still, he was the symbol of the nation and revered above all others.