Shinto is often described as Japan’s indigenous religion—but can it expand beyond Japan? While traditionally tied to Japanese culture, shrines, and national identity, modern practitioners argue that ...

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NAMIE, Fukushima Prefecture--Shinto priest Nobuhiko Ise is not one ... which was damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent exposure to the elements, was finally torn down.

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When asked what it takes to “truly” belong in a country, many people globally say speaking the local language is key.

Outside of these two religions, wine will still appear along with other forms of alcohol and have varying levels of meaning and usage.

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There are religions that put their believers' faith to the test with harsh trials. On a mountain in Japan, that test is not ...