Kami Worship in a Globalized World: Challenges and Adaptations of Shintō Practices

The veneration of kami has been the core part of Japanese culture and religion for a millennium. This paper discusses the transformation in the worship of Shintō kami due to globalization. This paper, based on secondary data reviews, examines the impact of modernization, technology, and globalization on the Shintō rituals. The closer we get to this problem, the more the study focuses on how Shintō is evolving in the twenty-first century, its traditional shrines, and how world movements and technologies are changing Shintō. It also points out the problem of the authenticity of internet practices. The contribution of this paper to the existing understanding of Shintō is its resilience in the context of global digital changes. Finally, the study aims to comprehend Shintō's future within the global context. The study argues that globalization and digital technology are challenging the traditional, authentic nature of Shintō rituals. Nevertheless, they are also creating new opportunities for Shintō to survive in modern society and spread to different countries around the world. Shintō may do it by developing new forms of practice and building international communities. This article makes an important contribution to the literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of Shintō in the 21st century, by bridging the gap between discussions of religious globalization.