Japanese Shinto Religion Card

This is a simple anime image depiction of Shinto, the Japanese national religion. Shinto is the indigenous religion of Japan. It is a polytheistic and animistic religion, meaning that it believes in many gods and spirits, and that these gods and spirits inhabit all things, including forces of nature, prominent landscape locations, and even ancestors. The word Shinto literally means "the way of the kami" (神), where kami is the Japanese word for god or spirit. Shinto has no founder, no official sacred scriptures, and no fixed dogmas. However, it does have a number of core beliefs and practices, including: Respect for nature: Shinto teaches that the kami are present in all of nature, and that humans should therefore respect and care for the natural world. Purity: Shinto emphasizes the importance of ritual purity. This means avoiding things that are considered to be impure, such as death, decay, and disease. Harmony: Shinto teaches that the ideal state is one of harmony between humans, the kami, and the natural world. Matsuri: Matsuri are Shinto festivals that are held throughout the year. These festivals are a way to celebrate the kami and to give thanks for their blessings.