7th Destination: Japan Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism and even Christianity all play a role in contemporary Japanese social life, and are defining in some way of the Japanese world view. Religions, for the most part, are not exclusive of each other. Shinto grew out of an awe for manifestations of nature such as sun, water, rocks, trees and even sounds. All such natural features were felt to have their god and shrines were erected in particularly sacred spots. Many Shinto beliefs were incorporated into Japanese Buddhist practices after Buddhism was introduced in the 6th century. Source: www.lonelyplanet.com ----- CREDITS Casper. ocelon Vicky Changing Ponytail. DAZ Beard. DAZ Samurai. Pose Style Oriental Room. rDNA