What religions existed in Japan? Tell us about their meaning.

Japan, as a country with an ancient history, in comparison with other countries, has its own specific religious directions. The most common of these were: Shinto, Buddhism and Christianity.

Shinto is one of the most ancient religious branches of Japan, based on totemic beliefs. Unlike other Shinto, it did not have a single founder. Buddhism came to Japan around the 6th century. Christianity, on the other hand, appeared much later and was not as widespread as others.