What is the religion in Japan?

Answer 1

Shinto/Buddhism dually observed makes up the majority. A handful of Christians here and there, too.

Answer 2

i imagine you're kidding ... or perplexing Japan with another international locations, probable China because there have been such distinctive information in the previous Beijing Olympic reporting that China will make a restriction on style of bible foreigners can carry (which didn't ensue btw). In Japan no human being will be persecuted because of having a bible or being a Christian, that replaced into thousands years in the past. Freedom of religion is certain as a constitutional proper. probable it really is somewhat too tolerant to religions because that there have been notorious terrorist attacks by ability of Aum which killed and injured such distinctive. except you're a terrorist (obviously i don't think of you're), there isn't any longer some thing to agonize about it. i'm from Japan, there are not any more so tremendous Christian inhabitants right here compared to Shinto and Buddhism and we are no longer non secular in a way Abrahamic religions prepare yet nevertheless there are countless Christians. Jehovah's witness is the most seen (no longer best) Christian crew because that they visit our domicile to propagate in assessment to others. I merely desire you rejoice with Japan sometime.

Answer 3

Shinto (the native religion of Japan), Buddhism (a much-travelled foreign import originating in India), Confucianism (a Chinese import that is less a religion than a code of ethics), Taoism and even Christianity all play a role in contemporary Japanese social life, and are defining in some way of the Japanese world view. Religions, for the most part, are not exclusive of each other. Shinto grew out of an awe for manifestations of nature such as sun, water, rocks, trees and even sounds. All such natural features were felt to have their god and shrines were erected in particularly sacred spots. Many Shinto beliefs were incorporated into Japanese Buddhist practices afterBuddhism was introduced in the 6th century.

Answer 4

Shinto and Buddhism are the 2 major religions in Japan.They have been co- existing several centuries and have even complemented each other to a certain degree.Most Japanese consider themselves Buddhist, Shintoist or both.
Religions does not play a major role in the evryday life of most Japanese people today.The average person typically follows the religious rituals at ceremonies like birth, weddings and funerals, may visit a shrine or temple on New Year and participates in local festivals (matsuri), most of which have a religious background.

Answer 5

"The Japanese people's concern towards religion is mostly related to mythology, traditions, and neighborhood activities rather than the source of morality or the guideline for one's life, for which sometimes Confucianism, or even Taoism, tends to serve as the basis for the moral code. When asked to identify their religion, most (84%) would profess to believe both Shintoism and Buddhism according to the CIA World Factbook. This is for simple reasons; like their family has belonged to some sect of Buddhism or to avoid contention with religious foreigners. Nonetheless, most of the people are not atheists, and the tendency is often identified with syncretism, secularism, and even irreligion. This results in a variety of practices such as parents and children celebrating Shinto rituals, students praying before exams, couples holding a wedding at a Christian church and funerals being held at Buddhist temples. A minority profess to Christianity (0.7%) and other religions (4.7%) like shamanism, Islam, and Hinduism. Also, since the mid-19th century, many religious sects called shinkoshukyo, and later shinshukyo, emerged."

Answer 6

Like any modern nation, there are many observed religions in Japan. The large majority are either Shintoists or Buddhists, with about 16% being considered "other" according to the CIA's World Factbook.

Answer 7

I lived in Japan for 5 years and I bet you can find any religion there if you look.

Answer 8

According to Dr. Erwin Lutzer of the Historical Moody Bible Church, they have over 1 million gods they pay some form of allegience too. So, it would be hard to really say! He gave the statistic after having made a trip to Japan. I conferred with a cousin who had lived there for 8 years and she said it was unimaginable how many "gods' you could stop and buy depending on which and what you wanted a "god" for.

Answer 9

Buddhism is the predominant religion in Japan, although there exist many fractured strains of teh religion

Answer 10

Buddhism