# Shinto Fundamentals
The indigenous spirituality of Japan.
- **Kami**: Spirits found in nature (mountains, trees, rivers).
- **Kannagara**: The way of the Kami (harmony with nature).
- **Purification**: The importance of 'Harae' (cleansing).
Introduction to Shintoism focusing on the veneration of nature spirits (Kami).
Researcher Note:
Essential for Japanese cultural environmentalism.
Essential for Japanese cultural environmentalism.