What is Shinto? (Rethinking Religion in Japan)

In this video I talk about the Japanese religion "Shinto" or "Shintoism" and discuss some of the problems related to how we commonly understand it. As it turns out, some of the most widely held ideas about the religion might be incorrect.

Music used in this video:
Soloists of the ensemble Nipponia - Japan (Traditional Vocal & Instrumental music)
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Videos used:

BEGIN Japanology:
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Paolo fromTOKYO:
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