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An American tourist was arrested for defacing one of Tokyo ’s most sacred shrines after he allegedly etched letters into its ...

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Shinto is often described as the indigenous faith of Japan, but can it also be a universal spiritual tradition? In this video, we explore Shinto’s historical roots, its modern global appeal, and the ...

This belief is rooted in Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, which holds nature and animals as spiritually significant. According to legend, in the 8th century, a god named Takeminakata arrived ...