Shinto History: The Indigenous Religion of Japan
Explore the historical development of Shinto from ancient times to the modern era.
Ancient Period
Origins and early development
Indigenous practices
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Yayoi period
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Kofun period
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Early kami worship
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Shamanic elements
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Classical Period
Integration with Buddhism and state religion
Nara period
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Heian period
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Buddhist influence
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State Shinto
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Shrine development
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Medieval Period
Development of shrine networks and practices
Kamakura period
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Muromachi period
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Shrine networks
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Folk practices
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Local traditions
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Modern Period
Shinto in the modern era
Meiji restoration
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State Shinto
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Post-war separation
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Contemporary Shinto
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Global influence
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