Write the term or phrase that completes the sentence. 1. Shintoism is a native religion of China / Japan. 2. Shintoism is based on the The Book of Shinto / has no sacred book. 3. At the heart of this religion is the worship of God / gods and spirits. 4. Shinto shrines are located near Torii gates / sacred rivers. 5. Samurai / origami is associated with Shintoism.

Shintoism Shinto shrines can be found in both rural and urban areas.

Kami

Torii Gate

Torii Gate

Torii gates are found wherever kami are thought to exist.

Koma-inu Dog statues face each other in front of shrines; messengers of the kami

Misogi *Manners when entering Shinto shrine

Kagura Ritual dances thought to provide communications between man and kami Powerful Kagura dance - Nanazumai - Culture of Japan

Matsuri

Temporary houses for the kami are brought out for parades at times associated with the planting and harvesting of crops. Shinto festival

Origami ORIGAMI - Japanese traditional paper folding Shinto ceremonies - objects made of paper were used for 
purification rites. Paper cranes are used when praying for recovery from illness.

Zen rock gardens These are associated with Buddhism. Japanese will often practice a mixture of Buddhism and Shintoism.

Japanese people Traditional religion SHINTOISM 660 BCE Japan to today Who? Why? Japanese people 1. Blessings for people 2. Good harvests How? What? 1. Worship of kami 2. Shinto shrines and misogi 3. Kagura (ritual dances)   4. Matsuri (festivals) 5. Origami  (to promote healing) Traditional religion SHINTOISM When? Where? 660 BCE to today Japan