Shinto is also called kami-no-michi. It is a Japanese ethnic religion that focuses on ritual practices to be carried out diligently. Its most important characteristic is the goal to establish a connection between present-day Japan and its ancient past.
Shinto concerns happiness and prosperity in the world.
In Shinto the human being is simply a harmonious part of nature. The ancient Shinto religion continues to influence Japan most directly in the love of nature evident throughout the country