Shinto is an ancient Japanese religion that started around 500 BCE or earlier. Which of these is true about the Shinto religion?

Question

A.
It shares sacred texts with Hinduism.
B.
It is no longer important to Japanese culture.
C.
It is the official religion of Japan today.
D.
It includes worship of nature spirits.

Answer 1

D. It includes worship of nature spirits.

Shinto is characterized by the worship of kami, which are spirits or deities associated with natural elements, ancestors, and various aspects of life. It does not share sacred texts with Hinduism, it remains important to Japanese culture, and it is not formally the official religion of Japan, as the country recognizes freedom of religion.