During the first weeks of January 80 percent of Japanese people visit Shinto Shrines. Overall the people of Japan say they are non-religious, but if you pull back to a distance life seems well marked by religious rituals and places. ...full story at Japan Window
from Japan Window on Sat, Jan 26 2008
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Japan Shinto Shrine Jinja Ema Prayer Plaque »
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