religion
type: Concept
narrower: Shinto

sociocultural context and popular culture
type: Concept
narrower: Shinto

religious traditions and groups
type: Concept
narrower: Shinto

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: Shinto

Shinto
type: Concept
definition: Shinto is a traditional Japanese folk religion, which has been deeply ingrained to people's lives throughout the long history of Japan since Japan's prehistoric period. Shinto has emphasized that a harmonious marital tie is a precious gift given by kami (the gods) and essential for passing on the legacy of earlier generations. [Source: Cultural Sociology of Divorce: An Encyclopedia; Shinto]
broader: sociocultural context and popular culture
broader: religious traditions and groups
broader: religion