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Shinto: The Kami Spirit World of Japan

by Sokyo Ono

A concise guide to Shinto and the world of kami

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A concise guide to Shinto and the world of kami

Sokyo Ono’s guide introduces Shinto through its religious ideas and cultural expressions, including mythology, symbols, rituals, festivals, ancestral spirits, and shrine architecture. It connects reverence for kami and the natural world with Shinto’s presence in contemporary Japanese culture, from wooded shrines to manga, films, and video games. The book also presents the relationship between humanity and nature as a central thread in Shinto belief. This updated edition includes color and black-and-white images and a new foreword.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Those seeking an introduction to Shinto’s beliefs, practices, and symbols.
  • Readers interested in the connections between Japanese religion, nature, and contemporary culture.
  • Those exploring how kami appear across traditional and popular cultural forms.

Themes

Shinto beliefs and practicesKami and the natural worldJapanese religious and cultural traditionsShinto in contemporary popular culture

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Book overview

Japanese Shinto is the simple belief that the divine dwells in all things around us.

Shinto: The Japanese World of Kami Spirits is a concise guide to the fundamental elements of the Shinto religion--its rich mythology and symbols, intricate rituals, festivals, ancestral spirits, awe-inspiring architecture and a profound belief in the divine presence in the natural world around us.

This modernized classic, with new color and b&w images, and a new foreword by bestselling author Hector Garcia, reminds us of the intrinsic connection between humanity and nature. Shinto's reverence for the divine in all aspects of nature can inspire and guide us to achieve a more harmonious and sustainable future.

Readers will discover here the pervasive influence of Shinto on all aspects of contemporary Japanese life and culture. From the hallowed shrines nestled in wooded landscapes to the vibrant tapestry of contemporary Japanese manga, films and video games featuring Kami spirits and characters--Shinto is ever-present.
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