The ancient shinto religion continues to influence japan most directly in their discrimination against burakumin renewed interest in the practice of ancestor worship love of nature country-wide interest in sports

Shinto is also called kami-no-michi. It is a Japanese ethnic religion that focuses on ritual practices to be carried out diligently. Its most important characteristic is the goal to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past.

Shinto concerns happiness and prosperity in the world.

In Shinto the human being is simply a harmonious part of nature. The ancient Shinto religion continues to influence Japan most directly in the love of nature evident throughout the country