Basic synopsis of this ancient Japanese faith includes links to literature and educational resources. Read about its culture and traditions.

Search or browse this large collection of Shinto terms. Includes a history of the various printed editions of the renowned reference work.

Provides a dictionary of terms related to Japan's native religion. Search by keywords or phrases.

Contains background on Shintoism, plus a discussion board dedicated to topics relating to the religion.

General introduction includes articles about Shinto beliefs, in both English and Japanese. Also read about this organization and its aims.

New York's International Shinto Foundation presents history and publications on the Japanese indigenous animist religion.

Article describes the possible Jewish influences on Shinto. Learn the similarities of both cultures.

Association of Shinto Shrines describes the natural climate of Japan and religious faith. Learn about the shrines and matsuri.

Explains the Japanese garden as a reflection of religious values. Includes a series of essays by a variety of authors on the aesthetics involved.

Tour this Shinto shrine dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and the Empress Shoken. Includes maps and photographs.

Article describes the disappearance of this ancient Japanese religion, its subsequent revival and its second eradication after WWII.

Encyclopedia article outlines these seven Japanese gods that are said to bring good luck.

Briefly explains Shinto worship of agrarian and ancestral gods. Defines terms and the current state of Shinto as one of the many sects in Japan.

Provides a brief history of Shinto in Japan, with links to references. Includes an outline of practices and beliefs.

Brief history of this religion includes a description of its beliefs and practices. Follow links for further research.

Outlines the history, practice and beliefs of Japan's indigenous religion. Includes links to texts on various historical periods.

Read a selection of creation stories of the native religion of Japan. Click through titles to access texts.

Read excerpts from key texts of the Shinto religion including the creation story and generation of key gods.

Explores the four main forms of Shinto and describes elements of each. Includes illustrations.

Provides brief descriptions of the Koshitsu, Shuha and Folk and Jinja forms of Shinto. Includes many photographs.

Outlines Japan's native religion and provides illustrations of Shinto festivals and shrines as well as descriptions of doctrine.

Describes the mounted archery ritual performed yearly at Ana-Hachiman shrine. Read about its origins and view photographs of modern practice.

Photographic journal of Shinto shrines and festivals includes a basic overview of the many aspects of this ancient religion.