While living in Japan, I find myself inevitably immersed in Shinto practices and traditions, whether I’m fully aware of it or not.

If you were to ask me to explain Shintoism succinctly, I’d struggle to do so.

Fortunately, delving into numerous books or seeking out a Shinto expert isn’t necessary. Thanks to platforms like YouTube, quality content is readily accessible.

I stumbled upon a video on my YouTube home screen that piqued my curiosity, seemingly tailored to my interest as a foreigner in Japan.

The thought of algorithms tailoring content based on my location and preferences may be unsettling, but if it facilitates my learning in a digestible manner, I’m willing to overlook it.

I believe you might enjoy this video too; it’s not only informative but also humorous, making it easier to remember key aspects of Shintoism.

Here’s the link to the YouTube videoโ€”I hope you find it as enlightening and entertaining as I did!

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