Shinto Rituals (Japan) (15/19)

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Shinto Rituals (Japan)

Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, still thrives today. Rituals such as Oharai (purification rites) and Omikuji (fortune-telling) continue to be practiced at shrines. During New Year’s, millions of people visit Shinto shrines to pray for good fortune, health, and prosperity—rituals that have been part of Japanese culture for over a thousand years.

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