Explore the fascinating evolution of Shinto, Japan’s indigenous religion, with this essential academic reader. It presents key official documents and critical essays that illuminate the terminological transformation of ‘Shinto’ from Japan’s modernization through to the postmodern era. Understanding the academic study of religion requires grappling with such categories. This collection is vital for students and scholars in India specializing in comparative religion, East Asian studies, and Japanese religious history, offering profound insights into a globally significant faith.