What makes Shintoism different to other religions?

Japan's native religion, Shintoism lacks a universally accepted religious text or spiritual authority. read more

Followers sometimes make pilgrimages to shrines in other parts of the country, but the majority of rituals take place at one's own neighborhood shrine. Although other major religions like Hinduism also differ from region to region, only Shintoism emphasizes the importance of local practice over universal belief. read more

Hinduism differs from other religions in that it does not have: a single founder, a specific theological system, a single concept of deity, a single holy text, a single system of morality, a central religious authority, the concept of a prophet. It consists of "thousands of different religious groups that have evolved in India since 1500 BCE . read more