By the end of the sixth century C.E., this religion had gained a firm foothold in Japan.

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By the end of the sixth century C.E., Mahayana Buddhism had gained popularity in Japan. This form of Buddhism emphasizes the role of bodhisattvas (enlightened beings who delay their own nirvana to aid others) and provides a more accessible path to enlightenment for laypeople. Despite the existence of Shintoism, a traditional religion of Japan, Mahayana Buddhism continued to flourish in the country throughout the following centuries.

By the End of the Sixth Century C