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Shinto, as a child category to "Types of Religions," is a religious tradition native to Japan and one of its major religions. It involves the worship of kami, which can be translated as spirits or gods, with reverence for nature and natural phenomena. Ancestors are also regarded as kami. Shinto does not have a formal creed or dogma, nor does it have a foundational text like other religions. Instead, its practices and beliefs are varied, often specific to local communities, and passed down through shrines, rituals, and festivals. Shinto's focus on harmony with nature and the veneration of ancestors connect it closely to "Religions" and "Types of Religions." The reverence for kami as divine beings overlaps with aspects of "Deism," which emphasizes belief in a supreme being or gods, although Shinto does not share Deism's philosophical underpinnings. Overall, Shinto embodies the richness and diversity found within the broader realm of world religions.