{"product_id":"shinto-the-kami-spirit-world-of-japan-paperback","title":"Shinto: The Kami Spirit World of Japan - 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\u003eSokyo Ono\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Woodard\u003c\/b\u003e (With), \u003cb\u003eHector Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapanese Shinto is the simple belief that the divine dwells in all things around us.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eShinto: The Japanese World of Kami Spirits\u003c\/i\u003e is a concise guide to the fundamental elements of the Shinto religion--its rich mythology and symbols, intricate rituals, festivals, ancestral spirits, awe-inspiring architecture and a profound belief in the divine presence in the natural world around us. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis modernized classic, with new color and b\u0026amp;w images, and a new foreword by bestselling author Hector Garcia, reminds us of the intrinsic connection between humanity and nature. Shinto's reverence for the divine in all aspects of nature can inspire and guide us to achieve a more harmonious and sustainable future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will discover here the pervasive influence of Shinto on all aspects of contemporary Japanese life and culture. From the hallowed shrines nestled in wooded landscapes to the vibrant tapestry of contemporary Japanese manga, films and video games featuring Kami spirits and characters--Shinto is ever-present.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Sokyo Ono\u003c\/b\u003e was a professor at Kokugakuin Daigaku, a Shinto university in Tokyo, and lectured for the National Association of Shinto shrines. He also served as Executive Director of the International Institute for the Study of Religions and the Japan Religious Co-operative Council. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Woodard\u003c\/b\u003e directed the research unit of the Religious and Cultural Resources Division, Civil Information \u0026amp; Education Section, SCAP from 1946 to 1952. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHector Garcia\u003c\/b\u003e was born in Spain and worked in Switzerland before making his home in Japan over 15 years ago. His popular blog kirainet.com led to his internationally successful book \u003ci\u003eA Geek In Japan\u003c\/i\u003e. Along with Francesc Miralles, he is the co-author of the international bestseller, \u003ci\u003eIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life\u003c\/i\u003e.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.9 x 5.1 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 April 23, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51966594580781,"sku":"9784805317938","price":15.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/lGy7auskZl9784805317938.webp?v=1775534750","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/shinto-the-kami-spirit-world-of-japan-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}