The term Shinto existed in Japan from the very beginning of Japanese civilization.

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The term "Shinto" was adopted later in Japanese history, specifically after the introduction of Buddhism, to distinguish the indigenous Japanese practices from the imported Buddhist practices. Initially, the native religious practices did not have a specific name because they were an integral and unexamined part of Japanese life and culture.

The Term Shinto Existed in Japan from the Very Beginning