Buddhism and Shintoism are the two major religions of Japan. They interact often on a daily basis due to their popularity in Japan. Since the sixth century BC, both traditions have managed to coexist and preserve their cultural identity peacefully. Both Shintoism and Buddhism have temples and shrines located all around Japan where many people go to worship or honor their deity/deities. Shintoism existed long before Buddhism’s founder was even born yet didn’t have a formal name until the reign of Japanese Emperor Yomei. After Buddhism started gaining momentum and a huge following, the two religions didn’t clash. In fact, the two religions started incorporating similar ideas and transformed almost into a unified religion. Followers of each religion
