Visiting Religious Places for Prayer in Japan: How Does Religious Identity Affect Religious Behavior?

This paper examines how religious identity is associated with religious behavior in Japan. Prior research suggests that ritual practices rather than doctrines and theology are more important for Japanese religiousness. While many studies discuss various ritual behaviors in Japan, few researchers ado...

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Published in:Review of religious research
Main Author: Uemura, Ryotaro (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer [2020]
In: Review of religious research
Year: 2020, Volume: 62, Issue: 1, Pages: 45-65
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Japan / Religiosity / Sanctuary / Prayer / Church attendance / Religious identity
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
AG Religious life; material religion
KBM Asia
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