Freedom of Expression: The Very Modern Practice of Visiting a Shinto Shrine

Utilizing extended fieldwork, interviews, and cross-cultural reference with other religious sites, the present study examines why the practice of visiting Shinto shrines continues to hold salience for millions of contemporary Japanese. Observations show that a majority of individuals coming to one p...

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Main Author: Nelson, John K. 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Nanzan Institute [1996]
In: Japanese journal of religious studies
Year: 1996, Volume: 23, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 117-153
Further subjects:B Festivals
B Shrine Shinto
B Deities
B Religious Studies
B Pilgrimages
B Priests
B Religious rituals
B Japanese culture
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