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Author(s): Hiroaki Kobayashi
I. Preface The relationship between state and religion (the church-state relationship) has great significance for religious freedom and it is well known that this relationship differs from state to state. To what does the term “church-state relationship” refer in modern Japan? In order to grasp this, we should survey the history and character of church-state relations in Japan. Then we can deal with the problem of Yasukuni Shrine as an example. II. State and Religion in Japan A. Religious Relativism The religious life of the Japanese people can be seen in the traditional Sh…