Japanese New Year Traditions are Rooted in Buddhism and Shinto

Examining Japanese New Year traditions. New Year in Japan is an auspicious holiday. It symbolizes renewal. The event starts with “Bonenkai” or “forget the

A World Religion Holiday Season Calendar [Infographic]

Exclusively from WorldReligionNews.com! What Do World Religions Do During the Holiday Season? Discover what world religions do during the holiday season in this information-packed

Shinto Priests and Air Force Chaplain Bless Firefighters at Yokota Air Base

Shinto priests bless a fire engine at an historic ceremony at the Yokota Air Base in Japan. Japanese Shinto priests helped an Air Force

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Japan Celebrates Shinto Holiday Niiname Sai – “Celebrations of the First Taste”

Japanese thanksgiving, Niiname Sai, gives thanks to the Kami who provides the elements of nature that provide the fall harvest. In Japanese culture, Shinto's

Sikh Langar Feeds Thousands at Parliament of the World’s Religions Conference

Sikhs host a pop-up lunch for people of all faiths at Salt Lake convention. The Parliament of the World's Religions, which was held in

Japan’s Christians Might be Hidden, but their Faith is Strong

How Japanese Christians have managed to camouflage their Christianity. The first taste of Christianity to the Land of the Rising Sun came in the

How to Honor this Ancient Japanese Religion With Your Socks

Ancient Kitsune fox spirit knee high socks are Shinto-chic. Japan is famous for its cultural exports that have caught fire in the rest of

Here are 10 Facts About the State of Religion in America Right Now

Religion in America is changing each year. Here are the most important facts to know right now. The Pew Research Center has compiled a

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Clinton Would Agree: These are Reasons Why Religion Should Be Taught In Public Schools

A list of reasons why students should learn about world religions as part of their primary education. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is just

How Do You Get Happy and Stay Happy? You Join a Religion, Study Says

A recent study shows participation in religion makes you happy for a sustained amount of time. At least so state the results of a