Shinto – The Sacred Way of the Kami Shintoism – The Japanese Religion: Kami, Gods, Spirits and Yōkai, Rituals, Traditions and Shrines – Everything You Need to Know About Shinto Who is this book for? ✔️ For spiritual seekers who wish to discover a nature-based path of faith - ✔️ For manga and anime fans who want to understand the origins of Kami, Yōkai and rituals - ✔️ For travelers to Japan who wish to experience shrines, torii gates and matsuri festivals with new eyes - ✔️ For lovers of culture and history who want to dive deeper into the soul of Japan - ✔️ For readers fascinated by myths, legends, gods, spirits and demons About this book Shinto is the oldest religion of Japan – and at the same time one of the most vibrant forms of nature spirituality. This book takes you on a journey to the Kami , the divine beings and spirits that dwell in the sun, moon, trees, rivers and mountains. You will meet the great deities such as Amaterasu , the Sun Goddess, Susanoo , the wild Storm God, and mysterious Yōkai – from the cunning Kitsune to the mischievous Tanuki . Experience the beauty of torii gates , shrines , rituals , festivals and customs that still shape Japan’s spiritual life today. Many of these symbols are already familiar from anime and manga – shrine maidens ( miko ), fox spirits ( kitsune ), or the red torii gates. This book reveals their true origins and offers you a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and spirituality.