1. facebook Shintoism is preparing for the Beginning of Spring by stocking up on soybeans. WallPhotosFlairBoxesShintoismLogout View photos of Shintoism (5) Send Shintoism a message Poke message Wall InfoPhotos Write something… Share Information Networks: Asia, Japan Birthday: 8 th Century CE Religion: Shinto Hometown: Japan Friends AmaterausBuddhaSusanowo InariIzanagi Shintoism is planning a trip to Ise. Excited to see the Niku Shrine, the most sacred, housed in the complex there. January 23, 2011 Izanami Amaterasu to Shintoism I appreciate everything you’ve done for me and the other kami during the New Year Festival. I feel closer to you and your followers. January 22, 2011 Shintoism is headed to a sumo wrestling match. Great that it pleases the kami, but also fun to watch. Glad it’s Japan’s national sport! January 20, 2011 Shintoism is taking part in the Great Purification. Happy that it’s bringing us closer to kami. January 3, 2011 Shintoism is visiting the local shrine to celebrate the New Year Festival. Love hearing the priests chant norito, our ancient Shinto prayers. January 1, 2011 Shintoism is preparing for the New Year Festival. Cleaning the house, sweeping out the old year, and making way for the new. December 30, 2010

2. Personal Information facebook Shintoism is preparing for the Beginning of Spring by stocking up on soybeans. WallPhotosFlairBoxesShintoismLogout View photos of Shintoism (5) Send JFK a message Poke message Wall InfoPhotos Basic Information Information Networks: Japan, Asia Birthday: 8 th Century, CE Religion: Shinto Hometown: Japan Photos Networks: Japan, Asia Sex: N/A Birthday: 8 th Century, CE Hometown: Japan Relationship Status: It’s complicated with Buddhism Political Views: Open-minded Religious Views: Shinto About me: I encompass the spiritual beliefs of most Japanese people. I work really well with other religions – people often embrace me AND Buddhism. I’m polytheistic - there are multiple gods and many spirits, known as kami. All things have kami, including trees, rocks, and dust. People who follow Shinto beliefs do things to please the kami, like pay special attention to cleanliness. The Shinto ideal is to lead a pure and sincere life. Activities: Visiting shrines, paying homage to the kami Interests: Purification, cleanliness Favorite Music: Mi-Kagura, Sato Kagura Frank Sinatra Favorite Movies: Pom Poco, Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Nausicca, Favorite TV Shows: Clean House Favorite Books: Norito/norii – ancient prayers Shrines Updated last Tuesday 2 Albums Gates Updated two months ago Contact Information Address: Japan

3. facebook WallPhotosFlairBoxesShintoismLogout WallInfoPhotos Photos of Shintoism 7 Photos Shintoism’s Albums 2 Photo Albums Shrines 5 photos Gates 5 photos Profile Pictures 1 photo Shintoism is preparing for the Beginning of Spring by stocking up on soybeans.