Relationship between Shinto and Buddhism
2 min readDec 29, 2020
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Shrine shelf “Kamidana”
Japanese families have “Kamidana”.
“Kamidana” is for worshiping God.
Gods are worshiped at shrines, but shrines made in small sizes to be worshiped at home are called “Kamidana”.
Some religions (there are 13 representative religions in Japan) do not enshrine “Kamidana” in their homes.
When do you think you started installing “Kamidana”?
In fact, little is known to the Japanese.
It is said that Kamidana was enshrined at home from the Meiji era, but it is necessary to know about “Shinbutsushugo” and “Haibutsukishaku” which I will talk about.
