When you hear about Shintoism, an obscure religion originating from Japan may come to mind. Although only about 3% of the Japanese population identifies as Shinto, the religion remains widely practiced through its deep interconnection with Buddhism. This raises a question: can Shintoism truly be considered a separate religion given its millennium-long relationship with Buddhism? The relationship between these two began around the 6th century … Continue reading Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan – how separate are they?