{"product_id":"the-illustrated-guide-to-shinto-japans-philosophy-of-nature-and-mans-place-in-the-natural-world-paperback","title":"The Illustrated Guide to Shinto: Japan's Philosophy of Nature and Man's Place in the Natural World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShibuya Nobuhiro\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEverything you need to know about the Japanese Shinto religion, presented in highly visual form!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Illustrated Guide to Shinto\u003c\/i\u003e offers detailed information on the origins and essence of Shinto practices and beliefs presented in a lively Q\u0026amp;A format with hundreds of entertaining drawings and infographics. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA world of living lore and surprising facts awaits you in 56 fascinating sections answering questions such as: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat are Kami spirits?\u003c\/b\u003e A divine presence that flows through the natural world and is present in all things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWho founded Shinto?\u003c\/b\u003e The religion has no founder, no specific doctrines and no set scriptures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is its relation to Japanese mythology?\u003c\/b\u003e Shinto's mythic origins derive from ancient stories about gods, queens and deities ruling over the mountains, seas and rivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDogs, horses, foxes--what's the significance of animals in Shinto?\u003c\/b\u003e Sacred animals are viewed as guardian spirits and divine messengers of the gods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRocks and trees wrapped with rope, what's that all about?\u003c\/b\u003e Natural objects are viewed as sacred, and are revered by draping them with ropes or cloths signifying respect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlus many other fascinating topics!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis richly illustrated guide offers information about Shinto that you won't find in any other book, with extensive commentaries by leading Japanese Shinto experts.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShibuya Nobuhiro\u003c\/b\u003e is a religious historian whose initial training began at Waseda University. While writing on topics related to religious practice and tradition, including Shinto and Buddhism, he continues his fieldwork at shrines, temples and sacred sites across Japan. His recent books include \u003ci\u003eAn Illustrated Bible, An Illustrated Buddhism, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Tour of Japanese Temples \u0026amp; Shrines to Visit Once in Your Lifetime.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.9 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 08, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56371277529393,"sku":"9784805319307","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/CAJ0FE_wQH9784805319307.webp?v=1789797453","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/the-illustrated-guide-to-shinto-japans-philosophy-of-nature-and-mans-place-in-the-natural-world-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}