Religions of the World — Season 1, Episode 7: Shinto

Episode synopsis

Explore the rituals and ceremonies of Japan's Shinto through interviews, archival and on-location footage. Shinto or "the way of the Kami" which loosely translated, means "god" or "the sacred" is rooted in mythology and folk rituals that are passed through the generations, yet unique in having no congressional worship, founder, or organizing doctrine.

About Religions of the World

Narrated by Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, this series objectively documents religions worldwide with interviews from experts. Explore issues that probe the very core of our existence and offer a deeper understanding of global spiritual beliefs.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Judaism
• E2Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity
• E3Protestant Christianity
• E4Islam
• E5Hinduism
• E6Buddhism
• E8Confucianism and Taoism
• E9Religions of Small Societies
• E10Ancient Religions of the Mediterranean
• E11African and African American Religions
• E12Native American Spirituality
• E13Skepticism and Religious Relativism