concept   religion
culture   Japan
statement   Japan has a diverse religious landscape with common and regulated practices and leadership structures.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 government involvement in religious affairs Japan Government maintains a neutral stance on religious matters while respecting the practice of various religions. 1
2 new religion Japan New religions are relatively common and may be accepted as part of the diverse religious landscape in these cultures. 1
3 officially adopted christianity Japan Christianity was officially adopted in the 16th century, but later suppressed and banned in the Edo period, leading to the underground practice of Christianity. 1
4 religious leadership Japan Religious leadership is often based on strict hierarchies and traditional institutional structures 1