Where did you get that information from? As of 2021-2024, the statistics aren’t like what you commented at all. I think you have mistaken Japan for South Korea. *Religious affiliation in Japan 2021* *Published by Aaron O'Neill, Aug 30, 2024* *The majority of Japanese adhere to Shintoism, a traditional Japanese religion focusing on rituals and worship at shrines. In 2021, around 48.6 percent of the total population of Japan participated in Shinto practices. Closely behind is Buddhism, with more than 46 percent of the population adhering to its practices. Most Japanese thus practice both religions.* *Japan: Religious affiliations* *Shintoism 48.6%* *Buddhism 46.4%* *Christianity 1.1%* *Others 4%* *Source: Statista*