Background
Who is the founder of Shinto?
There is no founder.
How many kami does shintoism believe in?
8 million
Why do people participate in Shinto rituals?
For good health and fortune, also to cleanse oneself.
During the Meiji Restoration, Shinto was used to promote loyalty to which figure?
What worldview best encapsulates shinto beliefs?
Pantheism
What does Shinto translate to in Japenese?
The Way of Kami.
Where are Kami present?
Everywhere
Shinto shrines are also referred to as ____.
Jinji.
This religion was introduced to Japan in the 6th century.
Buddhism
What amount of yen is considered lucky to throw in a donation?
5 Yen.
What period was Shinto tracked back to and what years did it span?
The Yayoi period, 300BCE-300CE
What is a Yōkai?
A kami evil spirit
What are the wooden plaques placed at shrines called?
Ema
Edo Period was when Shinto combined with ____.
Confucianism
What is Kawaya-no-kami the god of?
Toilets and Sanitation.
What percent of Japan is Shinto?
80% or 3%
What are kami messengers called?
Kami No Tsuka.
When being cleansed by water, where is the ritual supposed to take place?
A waterfall
How long did the Meiji Restoration last?
76 years
What popular media franchise is based on shinto beliefs of kami?
Pokemon!
What two books make up the Kiki?
the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki
What is the name of the god who gave birth to the sun and moon?
Izanagi.
Why do people perform Kagura?
To energize the Kami
What period is Shinto in now?
Shrine Shinto/Jinja
What does the sun goddess Amaterasu hide in when she is upset by her brother, plunging the world into darkness?
A Cave