Life in early Japan The role of women and Religion in early Japan.

Life in early Japan:  Glencoe National Geographic  pp.266 Ch 8. Early Japan was mostly a farming society.

Shinto is the indigenous faith of the Japanese people and it is as old as Japan itself. Today it remains Japan's major religion alongside Buddhism andChristianity.*** In Japan, Christmas in known as more of a time to spread happiness rather than a religious celebration. Christmas Eve is often celebrated more than Christmas Day.Christmas eve is thought of as a romantic day, in which couples spend together and exchange presents. ... Fried chicken is often eaten on Christmas day.