What is Japanese and Chinese religion?

The traditional religion of both countries differs greatly from the monotheistic traditions in the West. In both China and Japan, many religions and philosophies are found and hybridized together. read more

The traditional religion of both countries differs greatly from the monotheistic traditions in the West. In both China and Japan, many religions and philosophies are found and hybridized together. For example, in Japan, the native religion is called Shinto (神道) and contains many gods and myths, comparable to Ancient Greek mythology. read more

Religion in Japan is dominated by Shinto (the ethnic religion of the Japanese people) and by Buddhism. According to surveys carried out in 2006 and 2008, less than 40% of the population of Japan identifies with an organized religion: around 35% are Buddhists, 3% to 4% are members of Shinto sects and derived religions, and from fewer than 1% to 2.3% are Christians. read more

A Chinese Flavor. Although Shinto and the various sects of Buddhism have dominated the hodgepodge that is Japanese spiritual life, other belief systems — mostly of Chinese origin — have influenced the way in which the Japanese have viewed the world. read more