With the number of Shinto deities that the Japanese people worship, it can be difficult to identify who is who and for what. Apart from the unique names and how Japanese culture associates nature with gods and goddesses, one thing that makes the Shinto religion even more popular is the great reverence locals show to…

Approximately 90% of the Japanese population are followers of Shintoism (神道), Buddhism (仏教) or both. This can be attributed to the high regards paid by the Japanese towards their ethnic origins as well as the value they put on ancient traditions. Shintoism, in particular, has been popular both in traditional and pop culture thanks to…