RELIGIONS
SHINTO
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shinto is the largest religion in Japan, practiced by nearly 80% of the population, yet only a small percentage of these identify themselves as “Shintoists” in surveys.
Detailed explanation-2: -The percentages of religions in Japan according to this latest survey are as follows: Buddhism 31% Shinto 3%
Detailed explanation-3: -There are around 100, 000 public shrines in Japan; about 80, 000 are affiliated with the Association of Shinto Shrines, with another 20, 000 being unaffiliated.
Detailed explanation-4: -Shinto is a religion of Japan and its people. It is the largest religion in Japan, with nearly 80% of the population practicing its traditions. With a little over 100 million followers, the vast majority of whom live in Japan, Shintoism ranks as the world’s fifth largest religion.