Database: Shintoism - Revision history

Darman36 at 07:27, 6 May 2026

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	In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the {{Wiki\|Department of Divinities\|Jingikan}}, which came first in the {{Wiki\|ja:日本の官制#中央官制\|hierarchy of ministries}} even though Buddhism had been recognized as the {{Wiki\|Buddhism in Japan\|state religion}}. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in {{Wiki\|Shinto shrine\|sanctuaries}}. {{Wiki\|Japanese festivals\|Festivals}} ([[wikt:祭り\|matsuri]]) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas ({{Wiki\|ja:祝詞\|norito}}). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.		In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the {{Wiki\|Department of Divinities\|Jingikan}}, which came first in the {{Wiki\|ja:日本の官制#中央官制\|hierarchy of ministries}} even though Buddhism had been recognized as the {{Wiki\|Buddhism in Japan\|state religion}}. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in {{Wiki\|Shinto shrine\|sanctuaries}}. {{Wiki\|Japanese festivals\|Festivals}} ([[wikt:祭り\|matsuri]]) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas ({{Wiki\|ja:祝詞\|norito}}). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.

	Interestingly, instead of rejecting local or family beliefs in the existence of protective deities, Buddhism sought to absorb them, developing what was later called "{{Wiki\|Shinbutsu-shūgō\|Shinto-Buddhist syncretism}}" in which these gods are assimilated to avatars of the [[Shakyamuni\|Buddha]]. From the 14th century onward, faced with the {{Wiki\|Syncretism\|syncretic}} tendencies of Buddhism the leaders of the great sanctuaries, such as those of {{Wiki\|Ise Shrine\|Ise}} or {{Wiki\|Yoshida Shrine\|Yoshida}}, reacted by seeking to create a true theology and it is from this time that the word Shinto really dates. After the {{Wiki\|Meiji Restoration\|Meiji Revolution}}, {{Wiki\|Empire of Japan\|governments}} sought to establish a {{Wiki\|state Shinto}}, placed above all other religions, including [[Christianity]], {{Wiki\|Consubstantiality\|consubstantial}} with the Japanese and valid for all. This state Shinto, tinged with {{Wiki\|Japanese nationalism\|nationalism}} and influenced by Confucianism, was the official ideology of the country until 1945 and was officially dissolved under the new [[World War II\|post-war]] {{Wiki\|Constitution of Japan\|constitution}}.
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	{{DEFAULTSORT:Shintoism}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Shintoism}}Interestingly, instead of rejecting local or family beliefs in the existence of protective deities, Buddhism sought to absorb them, developing what was later called "{{Wiki\|Shinbutsu-shūgō\|Shinto-Buddhist syncretism}}" in which these gods are assimilated to avatars of the [[Shakyamuni\|Buddha]]. From the 14th century onward, faced with the {{Wiki\|Syncretism\|syncretic}} tendencies of Buddhism the leaders of the great sanctuaries, such as those of {{Wiki\|Ise Shrine\|Ise}} or {{Wiki\|Yoshida Shrine\|Yoshida}}, reacted by seeking to create a true theology and it is from this time that the word Shinto really dates. After the {{Wiki\|Meiji Restoration\|Meiji Revolution}}, {{Wiki\|Empire of Japan\|governments}} sought to establish a {{Wiki\|state Shinto}}, placed above all other religions, including [[Christianity]], {{Wiki\|Consubstantiality\|consubstantial}} with the Japanese and valid for all. This state Shinto, tinged with {{Wiki\|Japanese nationalism\|nationalism}} and influenced by Confucianism, was the official ideology of the country until 1945 and was officially dissolved under the new [[World War II\|post-war]] {{Wiki\|Constitution of Japan\|constitution}}.
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Darman36 at 06:56, 6 May 2026

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	The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that [[Shinto]] is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.		The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that [[Shinto]] is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.

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imported>Soranin at 19:31, 21 June 2025

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	The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that [[Shinto]] is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.		The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that [[Shinto]] is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.

imported>Soranin at 13:38, 18 June 2025

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	The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that [[Shinto]] is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.		The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that [[Shinto]] is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.

	In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the {{Wiki\|Department of Divinities\|Jingikan}}, which came first in the {{Wiki\|日本の官制#中央官制\|hierarchy of ministries}} even though Buddhism had been recognized as the {{Wiki\|Buddhism in Japan\|state religion}}. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in {{Wiki\|Shinto shrine\|sanctuaries}}. {{Wiki\|Japanese festivals\|Festivals}} ([[wikt:祭り\|matsuri]]) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas ({{Wiki\|ja:祝詞\|norito}}). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.		In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the {{Wiki\|Department of Divinities\|Jingikan}}, which came first in the {{Wiki\|ja:日本の官制#中央官制\|hierarchy of ministries}} even though Buddhism had been recognized as the {{Wiki\|Buddhism in Japan\|state religion}}. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in {{Wiki\|Shinto shrine\|sanctuaries}}. {{Wiki\|Japanese festivals\|Festivals}} ([[wikt:祭り\|matsuri]]) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas ({{Wiki\|ja:祝詞\|norito}}). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.

	Interestingly, instead of rejecting local or family beliefs in the existence of protective deities, Buddhism sought to absorb them, developing what was later called "{{Wiki\|Shinbutsu-shūgō\|Shinto-Buddhist syncretism}}" in which these gods are assimilated to avatars of the [[Shakyamuni\|Buddha]]. From the 14th century onward, faced with the {{Wiki\|Syncretism\|syncretic}} tendencies of Buddhism the leaders of the great sanctuaries, such as those of {{Wiki\|Ise Shrine\|Ise}} or {{Wiki\|Yoshida Shrine\|Yoshida}}, reacted by seeking to create a true theology and it is from this time that the word Shinto really dates. After the {{Wiki\|Meiji Restoration\|Meiji Revolution}}, {{Wiki\|Empire of Japan\|governments}} sought to establish a {{Wiki\|state Shinto}}, placed above all other religions, including [[Christianity]], {{Wiki\|Consubstantiality\|consubstantial}} with the Japanese and valid for all. This state Shinto, tinged with {{Wiki\|Japanese nationalism\|nationalism}} and influenced by Confucianism, was the official ideology of the country until 1945 and was officially dissolved under the new [[World War II\|post-war]] {{Wiki\|Constitution of Japan\|constitution}}.		Interestingly, instead of rejecting local or family beliefs in the existence of protective deities, Buddhism sought to absorb them, developing what was later called "{{Wiki\|Shinbutsu-shūgō\|Shinto-Buddhist syncretism}}" in which these gods are assimilated to avatars of the [[Shakyamuni\|Buddha]]. From the 14th century onward, faced with the {{Wiki\|Syncretism\|syncretic}} tendencies of Buddhism the leaders of the great sanctuaries, such as those of {{Wiki\|Ise Shrine\|Ise}} or {{Wiki\|Yoshida Shrine\|Yoshida}}, reacted by seeking to create a true theology and it is from this time that the word Shinto really dates. After the {{Wiki\|Meiji Restoration\|Meiji Revolution}}, {{Wiki\|Empire of Japan\|governments}} sought to establish a {{Wiki\|state Shinto}}, placed above all other religions, including [[Christianity]], {{Wiki\|Consubstantiality\|consubstantial}} with the Japanese and valid for all. This state Shinto, tinged with {{Wiki\|Japanese nationalism\|nationalism}} and influenced by Confucianism, was the official ideology of the country until 1945 and was officially dissolved under the new [[World War II\|post-war]] {{Wiki\|Constitution of Japan\|constitution}}.

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imported>Kaikai947 at 12:26, 17 June 2025

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	The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that Shinto is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.		The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that [[Shinto]] is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.

	In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the {{Wiki\|Department of Divinities\|Jingikan}}, which came first in the {{Wiki\|日本の官制#中央官制\|hierarchy of ministries}} even though Buddhism had been recognized as the {{Wiki\|Buddhism in Japan\|state religion}}. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in {{Wiki\|Shinto shrine\|sanctuaries}}. {{Wiki\|Japanese festivals\|Festivals}} ([[wikt:祭り\|matsuri]]) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas ({{Wiki\|ja:祝詞\|norito}}). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.		In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the {{Wiki\|Department of Divinities\|Jingikan}}, which came first in the {{Wiki\|日本の官制#中央官制\|hierarchy of ministries}} even though Buddhism had been recognized as the {{Wiki\|Buddhism in Japan\|state religion}}. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in {{Wiki\|Shinto shrine\|sanctuaries}}. {{Wiki\|Japanese festivals\|Festivals}} ([[wikt:祭り\|matsuri]]) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas ({{Wiki\|ja:祝詞\|norito}}). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.

imported>Darman36: JP WP has more info on norito than ENG

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JP WP has more info on norito than ENG

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	The Way of the kami, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, tô in ~~Japanese~~, comes from the Chinese word tao, the origin of what we in the West call Taoism. It is often noted that Shinto is the indigenous religion of ~~the~~ Japan, preceding Buddhism and Confucianism, which are borrowed from China.		The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that Shinto is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.

	In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the Jingikan, which came first in the hierarchy of ministries even though Buddhism had been recognized as the state religion. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in sanctuaries. Festivals (matsuri) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas (norito). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.		In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the {{Wiki\|Department of Divinities\|Jingikan}}, which came first in the {{Wiki\|日本の官制#中央官制\|hierarchy of ministries}} even though Buddhism had been recognized as the {{Wiki\|Buddhism in Japan\|state religion}}. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in {{Wiki\|Shinto shrine\|sanctuaries}}. {{Wiki\|Japanese festivals\|Festivals}} ([[wikt:祭り\|matsuri]]) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas ({{Wiki\|ja:祝詞\|norito}}). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.

	Interestingly, instead of rejecting local or family beliefs in the existence of protective deities, Buddhism sought to absorb them, developing what was later called "Shinto-Buddhist syncretism" in which these gods are assimilated to avatars of the Buddha. From the 14th century onward, faced with the syncretic tendencies of Buddhism the leaders of the great sanctuaries, such as those of Ise or Yoshida, reacted by seeking to create a true theology and it is from this time that the word Shinto really dates. After the Meiji ~~revolution~~, governments sought to establish a state Shinto, placed above all other religions, including Christianity, consubstantial with the Japanese and valid for all. This state Shinto, tinged with nationalism and influenced by Confucianism, was the official ideology of the country until 1945 and was officially dissolved under the new post-war constitution.		Interestingly, instead of rejecting local or family beliefs in the existence of protective deities, Buddhism sought to absorb them, developing what was later called "{{Wiki\|Shinbutsu-shūgō\|Shinto-Buddhist syncretism}}" in which these gods are assimilated to avatars of the [[Shakyamuni\|Buddha]]. From the 14th century onward, faced with the {{Wiki\|Syncretism\|syncretic}} tendencies of Buddhism the leaders of the great sanctuaries, such as those of {{Wiki\|Ise Shrine\|Ise}} or {{Wiki\|Yoshida Shrine\|Yoshida}}, reacted by seeking to create a true theology and it is from this time that the word Shinto really dates. After the {{Wiki\|Meiji Restoration\|Meiji Revolution}}, {{Wiki\|Empire of Japan\|governments}} sought to establish a {{Wiki\|state Shinto}}, placed above all other religions, including [[Christianity]], {{Wiki\|Consubstantiality\|consubstantial}} with the Japanese and valid for all. This state Shinto, tinged with {{Wiki\|Japanese nationalism\|nationalism}} and influenced by Confucianism, was the official ideology of the country until 1945 and was officially dissolved under the new [[World War II\|post-war]] {{Wiki\|Constitution of Japan\|constitution}}.
	[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]		[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
	[[Category:Database: Religion and Popular Beliefs]]		[[Category:Database: Religion and Popular Beliefs]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Shintoism}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Shintoism}}

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The Way of the kami, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, tô in Japanese, comes from the Chinese word tao, the origin of what we in the West call Taoism. It is often noted that Shinto is the indigenous religion of the Japan, preceding Buddhism and Confucianism, which are borrowed from China.

In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the Jingikan, which came first in the hierarchy of ministries even though Buddhism had been recognized as the state religion. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in sanctuaries. Festivals (matsuri) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas (norito). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.

Interestingly, instead of rejecting local or family beliefs in the existence of protective deities, Buddhism sought to absorb them, developing what was later called "Shinto-Buddhist syncretism" in which these gods are assimilated to avatars of the Buddha. From the 14th century onward, faced with the syncretic tendencies of Buddhism the leaders of the great sanctuaries, such as those of Ise or Yoshida, reacted by seeking to create a true theology and it is from this time that the word Shinto really dates. After the Meiji revolution, governments sought to establish a state Shinto, placed above all other religions, including Christianity, consubstantial with the Japanese and valid for all. This state Shinto, tinged with nationalism and influenced by Confucianism, was the official ideology of the country until 1945 and was officially dissolved under the new post-war constitution.
[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
[[Category:Database: Religion and Popular Beliefs]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Shintoism}}

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	The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that [[Shinto]] is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.		The Way of the {{Wiki\|kami}}, that is to say, the Way of the deities. The term Way, [[wikt:道#Japanese\|tō]] in [[Japan]]ese, comes from the [[China\|Chinese]] word {{Wiki\|tao}}, the origin of what we in the West call {{Wiki\|Taoism}}. It is often noted that [[Shinto]] is the indigenous religion of [[Japan]], preceding [[Buddhism]] and {{Wiki\|Confucianism}}, which are borrowed from China.

	In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the {{Wiki\|Department of Divinities\|Jingikan}}, which came first in the {{Wiki\|日本の官制#中央官制\|hierarchy of ministries}} even though Buddhism had been recognized as the {{Wiki\|Buddhism in Japan\|state religion}}. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in {{Wiki\|Shinto shrine\|sanctuaries}}. {{Wiki\|Japanese festivals\|Festivals}} ([[wikt:祭り\|matsuri]]) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas ({{Wiki\|ja:祝詞\|norito}}). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.		In fact, we know very little about the religions that developed on the archipelago before the introduction of writing. Indigenous beliefs during the establishment of the State of Codes at the beginning of the 8th century were governed by a ministry of divine affairs, the {{Wiki\|Department of Divinities\|Jingikan}}, which came first in the {{Wiki\|ja:日本の官制#中央官制\|hierarchy of ministries}} even though Buddhism had been recognized as the {{Wiki\|Buddhism in Japan\|state religion}}. Remarkable places in the landscape such as large trees, waterfalls, certain rocks, etc., were considered places where deities descended and were therefore the object of worship, while rituals were performed in {{Wiki\|Shinto shrine\|sanctuaries}}. {{Wiki\|Japanese festivals\|Festivals}} ([[wikt:祭り\|matsuri]]) were venerations of the deity by village communities or city neighborhoods. In sanctuary rituals, there are numerous aspects borrowed from Chinese Taoism, including in the recitations of magical formulas ({{Wiki\|ja:祝詞\|norito}}). This was so common that it has been argued that Shinto was a particular adaptation of Taoism in Japan.

	Interestingly, instead of rejecting local or family beliefs in the existence of protective deities, Buddhism sought to absorb them, developing what was later called "{{Wiki\|Shinbutsu-shūgō\|Shinto-Buddhist syncretism}}" in which these gods are assimilated to avatars of the [[Shakyamuni\|Buddha]]. From the 14th century onward, faced with the {{Wiki\|Syncretism\|syncretic}} tendencies of Buddhism the leaders of the great sanctuaries, such as those of {{Wiki\|Ise Shrine\|Ise}} or {{Wiki\|Yoshida Shrine\|Yoshida}}, reacted by seeking to create a true theology and it is from this time that the word Shinto really dates. After the {{Wiki\|Meiji Restoration\|Meiji Revolution}}, {{Wiki\|Empire of Japan\|governments}} sought to establish a {{Wiki\|state Shinto}}, placed above all other religions, including [[Christianity]], {{Wiki\|Consubstantiality\|consubstantial}} with the Japanese and valid for all. This state Shinto, tinged with {{Wiki\|Japanese nationalism\|nationalism}} and influenced by Confucianism, was the official ideology of the country until 1945 and was officially dissolved under the new [[World War II\|post-war]] {{Wiki\|Constitution of Japan\|constitution}}.		Interestingly, instead of rejecting local or family beliefs in the existence of protective deities, Buddhism sought to absorb them, developing what was later called "{{Wiki\|Shinbutsu-shūgō\|Shinto-Buddhist syncretism}}" in which these gods are assimilated to avatars of the [[Shakyamuni\|Buddha]]. From the 14th century onward, faced with the {{Wiki\|Syncretism\|syncretic}} tendencies of Buddhism the leaders of the great sanctuaries, such as those of {{Wiki\|Ise Shrine\|Ise}} or {{Wiki\|Yoshida Shrine\|Yoshida}}, reacted by seeking to create a true theology and it is from this time that the word Shinto really dates. After the {{Wiki\|Meiji Restoration\|Meiji Revolution}}, {{Wiki\|Empire of Japan\|governments}} sought to establish a {{Wiki\|state Shinto}}, placed above all other religions, including [[Christianity]], {{Wiki\|Consubstantiality\|consubstantial}} with the Japanese and valid for all. This state Shinto, tinged with {{Wiki\|Japanese nationalism\|nationalism}} and influenced by Confucianism, was the official ideology of the country until 1945 and was officially dissolved under the new [[World War II\|post-war]] {{Wiki\|Constitution of Japan\|constitution}}.