Shinto
Shinto is an ancient Japanese religion that started around 500 BCE. Unlike other religions, Shinto does not have a real founder, it has no written scriptures, no body of religious law, and it has a very loosely organized priesthood.
Shinto does not have a fully developed theology like other religions do and it does not have its own moral code. Shintos usually follow the code of Confucianism. In Shinto ancestors are highly respected and worshipped. They also consider all human life and nature to be sacred. Shinto puts emphasis on right practice, sensibility, and attitude. Shinto also has Four Affirmations: tradition and the family, love of nature, physical cleanliness, and matsuri which is worshiping the ancestral spirits.
There are four main forms of Shinto: Koshitsu, Jinja, Kyoha. And Minzoku. Koshitsu Shinto has certain rituals which are performed by the emperor. The most important ritual is offerings are made to the deities of each year’s first fruit. The emperor receives help from clergy men and women in performing these rituals. Jinja Shinto is the largest Shinto group and is the original form of the religion. Kyoha Shinto has thirteen sects and each sect has its own beliefs and practices. Lastly, Minzoku Shinto is not an actual separate group, but rather is seen in local rural practices and rituals.
Shinto is a very tolerant religion and accepts other religions to be valid.