Conclusion

V. Conclusion
Overall in this exploration it becomes evident that the Japanese do not associate with one religion over time. While Shintoism used to fill the gap for all the practices and rituals associated with these three pivotal times in a human life, the introduction of Buddhism and Christianity changed this and allowed and opened the way for new practices. This could be contributed to the Japanese practice of being open to both change and new things while adapting it to fit the needs of society and time. Both Buddhism and Christianity were changed and utilized to fit the needs of the society at the time and because of this these practices have continued to this very day making a huge impact on the Japanese religion and culture.
 To say that Japan has a national religion would be a false statement and to say that one religion is what fits the Japanese people is a flawed statement to make. The Japanese attitude of religion is one of both push and pull and compromise and change. Instead of selecting one to identify themselves with throughout life, Japan has melded together the religions into a new brand of ritual faith in which traditions are practiced during these time periods because that is not only expected but the pivotal role given to and played by that certain religion. While exceptions exist the predominant attitude on religion in Japan differs greatly from western perception on religion. This attitude is what defines Japan in terms of not only religion but also their attitude on things coming into their county in terms of globalization. This saying rings true to this attitude and process of adaptation and moving forward in ones life.