Any people or things that have evoked the wonder of the Japanese, ie. Japan's divine ancestors
Define kamidana.
Focal point of Shinto worship. A small altar.
Define torii.
An archway formed by two upright pillars and a crossbeam, usually fortified with horizontal supports. The entrance to the sacred confines of a shrine. Universal symbol of Shinto.
Define samurai.
A Japanese medieval warrior knight.
Define seppuku.
Ritual suicide prescribed by bushido for samurai who have committed crimes or acts of dishonor.
Define bushido.
A code of conduct for the samurai tht is based on Shinto nationalism, Confucian ethics, and Zen Buddhist self-discipline.