The majority of Japanese adhere to Shintoism, a traditional Japanese religion focusing on rituals and worship at shrines. In 2021, around 48.6 percent of the total population of Japan participated in Shinto practices. Closely behind is Buddhism, with more than 46 percent of the population adhering to its practices. Most Japanese thus practice both religions. The original ShintoShintoism adherents worship spirits or gods at shrines, often publicly, through rituals and traditions. Shintoism is deeply ingrained in the Japanese culture and way of life, but the number of followers has been decreasing over the past years, as has the number of Japanese who are adhering to any kind of religion. Tradition seems to have to make way for modern attitudes and choices – still the number of people who call themselves Shinto adherents is quite high, even if they do not actively practice it. Everything zen in BuddhismWhile Shintoism seems to become a thing of the past, the number of Buddhists, on the other hand, has been stable over the last decade, and if anything, has only slightly decreased. Japan is, in fact, among the countries with the largest Buddhist communities, right after China, of course, and Thailand. This might be due to Buddhism being able to adapt much easier to modern times and its adherents’ everyday lives, as well as a better PR machine – Buddhism is, after all, also quite popular in the Western world.

In 2022, the number of religious adherents affiliated with Christianity in Japan amounted to approximately **** million people. The number of Christians decreased compared to around **** million people in the previous year.

In 2022, the number of religious adherents affiliated with Shintoism in Japan amounted to approximately ***** million people. During the same period, around **** million people followed Christian beliefs.

In 2022, the number of religious organizations affiliated with Christianity amounted to approximately ***** organizations. This represented a decrease compared to 2013, when around ***** Christian organizations were registered.

In 2022, the number of religious organizations affiliated with Shintoism amounted to approximately ***** thousand institutions. During the measured period, Christian organizations made up around one tenth of that number.

Japan: Catholic Christians as percent of the total population: The latest value from is percent, unavailable from percent in . In comparison, the world average is 0.0 percent, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Japan from to is percent. The minimum value, percent, was reached in while the maximum of percent was recorded in .

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Financial overview and grant giving statistics of Central Japan Christian Mission Incorporated

SHE: All Japan: Exp: Others: Religion-Related Costs data was reported at 1,163.000 JPY in May 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,433.000 JPY for Apr 2018. SHE: All Japan: Exp: Others: Religion-Related Costs data is updated monthly, averaging 2,343.000 JPY from Jan 2002 (Median) to May 2018, with 197 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,108.000 JPY in Dec 2005 and a record low of 1,036.000 JPY in Apr 2016. SHE: All Japan: Exp: Others: Religion-Related Costs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.H070: Survey of Household Economy: All Japan.

Spirituality and religiosity have a significant impact on one's well-being. Although previous studies have indicated that the neuropeptide hormone oxytocin is associated with spirituality/religiosity, existing findings remain inconsistent. Some studies have reported a positive relationship between oxytocin and spirituality/religiosity, while other studies have reported a negative association. Herein, we examined the association between endogenous oxytocin and spirituality/religiosity in 200 non-Abrahamic Japanese individuals (102 females, mean age ± standard deviation = 41.53 ± 10.46) by measuring the level of salivary oxytocin and spiritual/religious faith. We found that the level of salivary oxytocin was negatively associated with spiritual/religious faith. Individuals with higher levels of salivary oxytocin tend to have more negative spiritual/religious faith compared with those with low oxytocin levels (e.g., “Spirituality/religiosity makes people passive and clinging.”). Moreover, this tendency was only significant in individuals who were not interested in a specific religion. The uniqueness of spirituality/religiosity in Japan could help interpret the current findings.

Pew Research Center conducted random probability-based surveys among a total of 10,390 adults (ages 18 and older) in five places: Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. Interviewing in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan was carried out under the direction of Langer Research Associates, and interviewing in Hong Kong and Vietnam was carried out under the direction of D3 Systems. In Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, interviews were conducted via computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI). In Vietnam, interviews were administered face-to-face using tablet devices, also known as computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI). All surveys were conducted between June 2 and Sept. 17, 2023.

This project was produced by Pew Research Center as part of the Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures project, which analyzes religious change and its impact on societies around the world. Funding for the Global Religious Futures project comes from The Pew Charitable Trusts and the John Templeton Foundation (grant 62287). This publication does not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.

As of June 2024, one report has been published that focuses on the findings from this data: Religion and Spirituality in East Asian Societies: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2024/06/17/religion-and-spirituality-in-east-asian-societies

List of Top Disciplines of Journal of Religion in Japan sorted by citations.

Thanks to the reverence for nature, both the Vietnamese and Japanese communities worship deities associated with mountains, rivers and trees. Thus, these manifestations of nature worship are a distinctive feature of East Asian agricultural cultures, contributing to cultural identities worldwide. This article explores these traditions using field methods, participant observation, and quantitative and qualitative analysis of linguistic documents and ritual videos. The article has clarified that Mother Goddess worship in Vietnam and Shinto in Japan are essential to fulfilling spiritual needs, easing anxieties and nurturing ethical and communal values, reflecting both shared and unique aspects of these belief systems. It reveals how these beliefs shape cognition, behavior, lifestyle, and mindset in two communities through fact and concept schemas, procedure schemas and emotion schemas. Moreover, it highlights their enduring significance and the need for ongoing, interdisciplinary research, especially with religious beliefs in modern society. This study explores the similarities and differences between Shinto beliefs in Japan and the worship of the Mother Goddess in Vietnam through the lens of cultural schema theory. By examining these indigenous belief systems, our research identifies three shared elements: the sacredness of water, respect for nature and reverence for deities. From these elements, we developed schemas that represent the characteristic practices and emotional landscapes of worshippers. Additionally, distinct differences in ritual practices and perspectives on human existence reflect the unique cultural expressions of belief in each country. This study adhered to ethical research standards. In cases where participant observation involved identifiable individuals, informed consent was obtained to ensure transparency and respect for their privacy and cultural practices. This comparative approach enriches our understanding of how cultural schemas shape identity, ritual practices, and social cohesion, contributing to broader discussions on cultural preservation and intercultural appreciation.

Forecast: Government Expenditure on R&D in Culture, Recreation, Religion and Mass Media in Japan 2024 - 2028 Discover more data with ReportLinker!

This dataset is about book subjects. It has 1 row and is filtered where the books is Shinto : the ancient religion of Japan. It features 10 columns including number of authors, number of books, earliest publication date, and latest publication date.

Regression model for distrust in people with different religion in Japan.

Japan Avg WHW: Female: NAI: Services: Religion data was reported at 32.200 Hour in Oct 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.900 Hour for Sep 2025. Japan Avg WHW: Female: NAI: Services: Religion data is updated monthly, averaging 34.500 Hour from Jan 2007 (Median) to Oct 2025, with 220 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.200 Hour in May 2013 and a record low of 23.400 Hour in Feb 2021. Japan Avg WHW: Female: NAI: Services: Religion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Average Weekly Hours of Work: Japan Standard Industrial Classification (JSIC)12th Rev.

Japon: Christians as percent of the total population: Pour cet indicateur, The Cline Center for Democracy fournit des données pour la Japon de 1960 à 2013. La valeur moyenne pour Japon pendant cette période était de 1.4 pour cent avec un minimum de 0.7 pour cent en 1960 et un maximum de 2.4 pour cent en 2012.

Number of countries, and number and % of Christian-affiliated and religiously unaffiliated respondents in the 1991, 1998 and 2008 rounds of the ISSP Religion questionnaire (Israel and Japan excluded).

Japan E(15-64): FM: AWHW: NAI: Svcs: Religion data was reported at 193.000 Hour tt in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 152.000 Hour tt for Feb 2025. Japan E(15-64): FM: AWHW: NAI: Svcs: Religion data is updated monthly, averaging 176.000 Hour tt from Jan 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 165 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 257.000 Hour tt in Feb 2016 and a record low of 81.000 Hour tt in Mar 2023. Japan E(15-64): FM: AWHW: NAI: Svcs: Religion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.G: Labour Force Survey: Aggregate Weekly Hours of Work: Employee: JSIC 12th Rev.