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"In Japan, religion is more of a culture thing than something that draws followers.
It is omnipresent but not overpowering."

Religion is part of many Japanese people's daily lives; although for some it is merely part of their culture. Unlike, most Japanese people follow two religions, Shinto and Buddhism, were as the majority of Australians follow one religion. There are four most important things that Japanese people that follow the Shinto religion respect and remember these are; firstly, the tradition of family, this is very important especially with events such as births and weddings. Secondly, nature and how it brings them closer to the gods and their ancestral spirits, many natural objects are said to have gods and are worshiped as sacred spirits. Thirdly, "Matsuri": the worship of Kami, their gods and their ancestors, and last, physical cleanliness; many Shinto followers take many baths and wash their hands often.

Generally Japanese people follow two religions,......

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