What do western think about Shinto?

1. Is Shintoism Eastern or Western?
2. What countries believe Shintoism?
3. Why is Shinto bad?
4. Is Shinto a strict religion?

Is Shintoism Eastern or Western?

Shinto (Japanese: 神道, romanized: Shintō) is a religion which originated in Japan. Classified as an East Asian religion by scholars of religion, its practitioners often regard it as Japan's indigenous religion and as a nature religion.

What countries believe Shintoism?

A Japanese Religion

Shinto (literally “the way of the gods”) is Japan's native belief system and predates historical records. The many practices, attitudes, and institutions that have developed to make up Shinto revolve around the Japanese land and seasons and their relation with the human inhabitants.

Why is Shinto bad?

Things which are usually regarded as bad in Shinto are: things which disturb kami. things which disturb the worship of kami. things which disrupt the harmony of the world.

Is Shinto a strict religion?

With no founder or official sacred scriptures, Shinto is a flexible religion focused on purity and the respect for nature and ancestry. Japanese Shinto does not consist of strict rules and rituals, rather it is a way of life and focuses on morality and values.