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Of Japan’s two great religious traditions, Shinto is far less known and understood in the West. Although there are a number of books that explain the religion

Helen Hardacre offers for the first time in any language a sweeping, comprehensive history of Shinto, the tradition that is practiced by some 80% of the Japanes

Shinto - A Short History provides an introductory outline of the historical development of Shinto from the ancient period of Japanese history until the present

In The Essence of Shinto, revered Shinto master Motohisa Yamakage explains the core values of Shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points

Explores church/state question in Japan. Focuses on the ordinary people whose lives are affected by the ongoing struggle of the Japanese to define their nationa