Tradition 伝統

Japan have religious syncretism as a hallmark. Its main beliefs have roots in Shintoism and Buddhism, but coexist with other religions, even Christianity. It wasn't always like that, however. Until World War II, the Japanese emperor was considered a true god. The conflict broke this belief system, and after the economic recovery, religion defines the spirituality of the people. The country's rapid industrialization and militarization led to its rise as a world power. With the rise of its power in 1942, the Japanese Empire dominated a territory that covered 7.4 million square kilometers, making it one of the largest maritime empires in history. A period of occupation by the Allies followe...View all