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Japan - Religion

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Shinto and Buddhism are Japan's two major religions. They have been co-existing for several centuries and have even complemented each other to a certain degree. Many Japanese consider themselves Buddhist, Shintoist or both, but religion doesn't play a big role in the everyday life of most Japanese people today. People typically follow the religious rituals at ceremonies like birth, weddings and funerals, and they may visit a shrine or temple on New Year and participate at local festivals, most of which have a religious background.
Temple in Sapporo	Doors of a Sapporo temple	Buddhist Hall in Ginkakuji Temple
Ginkakuji Temple in Kyoto	Part of Ginkakuji Temple	Elkando temple complex in Kyoto