Shinto And Buddhism Influence On Japan

Culture is “the set of shared attitudes, beliefs, values, goals, and practices that characterizes a particular group.”Japan has seen many different cultures give way to inspiration for its own culture. It has influences from Russia, China, Korea, as well as a few other major countries. Japan is a country known for sushi, anime, and bustling cities like Tokyo. Japan’s major religion is Shinto/Buddhist, with over 84 percent of the populus practicing it. Shinto focuses on creating a connection between present day Japan and its ancient past. This is done through rituals, that are expected to be carried out diligently. Today, Shinto has shrines in public places to worship a multitude of different gods.The people of Japan are a more indirect people,