, is the moon god in Shinto and Japanese mythology.

Ethnically homogeneous Japan is an example of how three different religions Shinto, Confucianism, and Buddhism can coexist peacefully and, in many cases, intermingle.

Koreans were encouraged to learn and speak Japanese, adopt the Japanese family name system and Shinto religion, and were forbidden to write or speak the Korean language in schools, businesses, or public places.