culture   Shintoism in Japan

5 commonsense assertions
Concepts (5) kagura dance (1) purification (1) religious leader (1) shimenawa (1) tea ceremony (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 kagura dance Shintoism in Japan The kagura dance is a traditional Shinto performance with religious significance at Japanese festivals. 2
2 purification Shintoism in Japan In Shintoism in Japan, purification rituals using water are performed at shrines to purify the body and mind before entering sacred spaces. 1
3 religious leader Shintoism in Japan In Shintoism in Japan, religious leaders are viewed as spiritual guides who play a ceremonial and ritualistic role rather than being authoritative figures. 1
4 shimenawa Shintoism in Japan Shimenawa is a braided straw rope used in Shintoism in Japan to cordon off or mark sacred areas or objects. 1
5 tea ceremony Shintoism in Japan The tea ceremony in Shintoism in Japan is a highly ritualized and traditional practice associated with grace, etiquette, and spirituality. 1