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1. Shinto

2.   To identify major festivals in Shinto worship To i dentify different periods in the development of Shinto belief and worship Learning Objectives

3. What are the major festivals in Shinto ? How did Shinto started and developed? Key Understanding Key Questions Knowledge of the Shinto history and its festivals is essential in understanding this religion.

4. Shinto Festivals Festivals tend to vary from place to place because each Shinto shrine has its own local festivals in honor of its own kami . There are festivals attuned to the changing of the seasons and the cycle of farming in Japan which are commonly celebrated in all shrines. Oshogatsu (New Year) t he most-attended Shinto worship service, around 90 million worshippers throughout Japan c alled hatsu mode which literally means first (shrine) visit

5. Natsu Matsuri (Summer Festival) a nother spring-related festival that assures safety of rice planting Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival) s ummons the kami to protect the crops from the heat of the summer sun and from pestilence Setsubun-sai marks the beginning of spring season w orshippers throw beans which symbolizes the throwing away of evil and bad luck Shinto Festivals

6. Aki Matsuri (Autumn Festival) a celebratory festival t ime when people thank the kami for the good harvest Shinto Festivals

7. Origins and Development of Shinto a nimist, agriculture- and nature-oriented; e mphasizes respect for ancestors; s hamanistic; e mphasizes lustration (bathing) in its religious rituals. Shinto has been in existence for thousands of years with no recognized founder, prophet, or sage. Shinto’s exact origins, inside or outside Japan, is still under discussions. Prior to imperial Japan, indigenous religious practices had the following characteristics which became important dimensions of Shinto:

8. Asuka and Nara Periods (552-794 CE) The first notable development of Shinto happened with the rise of the Yamato clan as the Imperial Family in Japan, the time when Shinto has been identified with Japanese royalty. During the Asuka period, the name “Shinto” was used to the worship of kami to distinguish it from Buddhism. During the Nara period (710-794), interaction and interspersing between Shinto and Buddhism took place. Origins and Development of Shinto

9. Heian Period (794-1185 CE) In this period, greater systematization of Shinto has been done by the State as seen in the collation and production of standardized books for administration of Shinto rites throughout the empire: Kotai-Jingu Gishiki-cho , Toyoke-gu Gishiki-cho and Engishiki . The interaction between Buddhism and Shinto has yielded new developments like the rise of the jingo- ji or shrine-temple and the emergence of new forms of Shinto which were slightly distinct from the conventional Shinto practiced in the imperial court: Tendai Shinto and Kumano Shinto . Origins and Development of Shinto

10. Kamakura Period (1185-1333 CE) In this period, the kami Hachiman rose in popularity and the shrine expanded and built more structures. One important development during this period is the rise of Shugendo , the path of spiritual power, whose practitioners, the shugenja or yamabushi , were ascetics who fled life in the imperial center and cities and lived in the mountains. Later during this period the shugenja were utilized as spies or soldiers because of their perceived powers. Origins and Development of Shinto

11. Muromachi (1333-1568 CE) and Azuchi-Momoyama (1568-1615) Periods These are difficult periods for imperial authorities due to political and economic instability which led to many important shrines not properly maintained. These periods saw some attempts to rethink the close identification of Shinto with Buddhism as evidenced by the rise of Urabe Shinto , named after Urabe Kanemoto (1435-1511) who believed in Yui-itsu Genpon Sogen Shinto (“the one and only original essence Shinto”) which became the basis of distinguishing not only between Shinto and Buddhism but also among different types of Shinto in existence at that time. Origins and Development of Shinto

12. Edo Period (1615-1858) This period ushered the rise of Confucian Shinto, as Japanese Confucian scholars became uncomfortable with certain elements in Buddhism and veered toward Shinto principles popularized by Urabe Kanemoto , which created sufficient conditions for the rise of State Shinto. O ffering to the Shrine of Ise was re-establish after erratic implementation in the previous period. Ise Shrine once again saw an increase of pilgrims and devotees because of the patronage of Edo shoguns and the increasing acceptance of Confucian Shinto. Origins and Development of Shinto

13. Meiji (1859-1912), Taisho (1912-1926) and Showa (1926-1989) Periods These periods represent the modern and contemporary period in the development of Shinto and is pivotal in the context of Japan’s adjustment to modernity and globalization. Meiji emperors transformed Shinto into a State religion and the system of hereditary priesthood was abolished and a national system for nominating Shinto priests in the shrines was established. Origins and Development of Shinto

14. Meiji (1859-1912), Taisho (1912-1926) and Showa (1926-1989) Periods Shinto was redefined as a social, rather than a purely religious, institution to align Japan with the modern nations in Europe which were secular in politics. Expansion of Shinto alongside Japan’s imperial ambitions despite the efforts to redefine Shinto in the context of modern nation-state. After the defeat of Japan in 1945, Shinto became a religion that was recognized but not as the sole official religion of the State. Origins and Development of Shinto

15. Activity Shinto is a nature-oriented religion as experienced and expressed by the Japanese people. Japanese culture are accessible to us through Japanese food, cartoons and magazines ( manga ), and art. As an activity, access the Internet and look for websites that teaches how to make an origami . Origami is a paper art that is popular in Japan. A good origami combines creativity and style with precision and discipline . Make an origami and present it in class. The final output will be graded by your teacher .