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Religion in Japan

  • Buddhism in JapanIn the middle of the sixth century, a diplomatic mission from King Seong of Baekje arrived in Japan carrying an image of the Buddha Shakyamuni and ritual…
  • ShintoThe torii gateway to the Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture stands as a recognizable symbol of Shinto, yet the word itself carries a history far…