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HISTORICAL AND MODERN FOUNDATIONS OF STATE – RELIGION RELATIONS IN JAPAN

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This article extensively analyzes the process of spread of various religions in the history of Japanese statehood, the influence of imperial policy on this process, as well as the role and function of the local faith – Shintoism in state reforms. It is shown that Shintoism in Japanese culture and political system appeared not only as a central religious system, but also as a factor uniting traditional structures at the city and village level, ensuring human and social solidarity. Furthermore, special attention is paid to three main aspects of Buddhism, considered the second most important confession in the country: its role as a new phenomenon in the spiritual life of Japan, as a mediator in the arrival of Chinese culture, and as a factor influencing socio-political processes. Due to the great geographical discoveries, Christianity entered Japan and began to be accepted by the population especially through Jesuit monks who preached Catholic teaching. In this process, Christian symbols were blended with local Buddhist and Shinto traditions, for example, Buddha statues were equated with the image of Jesus Christ, and 'kami' with the 12 apostles. The emergence of Islam in Japan dates back to the early 18th century. The local population received initial information about Islam through Christian missionaries. Some researchers attempted to harmonize Islamic concepts with Japanese traditions.

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O.Ernazarov

"O`ZBEKISTON XALQARO ISLOM AKADEMIYASI" DAVLAT MUASSASASI

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# Kojiki# Nihon Syoki# kami# Agency for Cultural Affairs# The Religious Juridical Persons Law

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