TOKYO, JAPAN - Traveling Asia: Tokyo, Taipei and Hong Kong - page 16

Shinto Temple: Shinto practices are recorded in writing as early as the 8 th century. Shinto-
ism mostly connects spiritualism of the early Japanese with folklore and mythology. Many
of the people who practice Shintoism also participate in Buddhist rituals. Tens of thousands
of Shinto shrines can be found across Japan to worship various “kami” (a spiritual essence
or a god / spirit.) The following pictures include: the path leading to the Shinto temple, the
Shinto temple, a prayer altar, and a wall where Japanese hang their prayers and wishes.