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1. The introduction of Buddhism and the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism in Nara

Shinto which has origins in nature-worship had no specific doctrine.

From the middle of 6^th century, Buddhism had been brought from China and Korean peninsula by the naturalized citizen and it officially recognized from Kudara (ancient Korea) before the temples had been constructed everywhere and Shotokutaishi who had worshipped Buddhism gave a role to protect country with its idea.

In 8^th century, the ancient Shintoism had raised its presence by incorporating the idea of Buddhism.

During the process, people believed an idea (called Honji Suijakusetsu) which foreign religion Buddhism came to Japan changing their figures to be adopted to Japanese idea, Shitoism.

Its faith had become popular which the temples incorporated shrines and vice versa such as Kofukuji temple to Kasuga Taisha shrine, Todaiji temple to Tamukeyama Hachimangu shrine, Daigorinji temple to Mt.Miwa, Jinguji temple to the typical shrines.