Shinto

Duration: 45

Year Published: 1977

Creator: The Japan Society

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Introduces the fundamental philosophical, ethical, and esthetic beliefs of the Shinto tradition. Journeys to the heart of Shinto, to Japan's most ancient ritual sites and most sacred shrines, to prehistoric ceremonies still performed today, to local festivals and seasonal celebrations. Throughout history, Shinto has served to integrate all elements of Japanese culture, serving as a source of ethical values and communal unity as well as a focus for political organization.