RELIGIONS
SHINTO
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Question
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Friday
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There is not a specific day; worshipers can go anytime
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Detailed explanation-1: -There is no special day of the week for worship in Shinto-people visit shrines for festivals, for personal spiritual reasons, or to put a particular request to the kami (this might be for good luck in an exam, or protection of a family member, and so on).
Detailed explanation-2: -Gantan-Sai is the Shinto New Year holiday also known as the Shogatu. During the seven-day holiday, friends and family visit each other wearing their best clothes giving their best wishes for the upcoming year.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shinto does not have a schedule of regular religious services-followers decide when they wish to attend a shrine. Japan has over 80, 000 Shinto shrines, ranging greatly in size from tiny to elaborate and large.
Detailed explanation-4: -Shinto festivals-Matsuri. Oshogatsu (New Year) Seijin Shiki (Adults’ Day) Haru Matsuri (Spring festivals) Aki Matsuri (Autumn festivals) Shichigosan. Rei-sai (Annual Festival)