What is Shinto? (Rethinking Religion in Japan)

Let's Talk Religion · Nov 8, 2026 · 18m

In this video I talk about the Japanese religion "Shinto" or "Shintoism" and discuss some of the problems related to how we commonly understand it. As it turns out, some of the most widely held ideas about the religion might be incorrect.

Music used in this video:

Soloists of the ensemble Nipponia - Japan (Traditional Vocal & Instrumental music)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4emogJU_pdA

Videos used:

BEGIN Japanology:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nccRTm6hnug

Paolo fromTOKYO:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F5M7Lei7yQ

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