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Basic Terms of Shinto  - http://www.kokugakuin.ac.jp/ijcc/wp/bts/  Explanation of fundamentals of Shinto.  Jinja and Shinto  - http://www.jinja.or.jp/english/index.html  Providing basic knowledge of Jinja (shrines) and Shinto.  Jinja Honcho  - http://www.jinjahoncho.or.jp/en/  Official site of the Association of Shinto Shrines.  Hemp in Religion  - http://www.taima.org/en/shinto.htm  Explains extensive use of hemp in traditional Shinto ceremonies and sumo wrestling.  Yasukuni Jinja  - http://www.geocities.com/gatoesmuchogor/  Site to educate the public on this historical yet controversial Shinto shrine in Tokyo.  Shinto and Its Impact on the World  - http://school.phippy.com/shinto/  Learn about the origins of Shinto, its traditions, social impact, and glossary.  Shinto Creation Stories  - http://www.wsu.edu:8001/~dee/ANCJAPAN/CREAT.HTM  Gives modern translations of several old myths of Japan, on the creation of gods and the island nation.  United Religions Initiative - Shintoism  - http://www.uri.org/kids/other_shin.htm  Short introduction to the beliefs and rituals of this ancient religion from Japan.  International Shinto Foundation  - http://www.shinto.org/  An introduction to Shinto, and publications.