I don't know what to believe

I think Japanese people who can accept any religion without denying it are wonderful. Denying other religions creates conflict. I think it's an ethnic group that has a very flexible mind.

There is a place where a shrine is located on the site of a Japanese temple. My temple has a kamidana.
There are also temples that are decorated with Christmas illuminations.

I think religion is about hoping that everyone will be saved. Don't worry about it.

As a basis of Buddhism, being particular about something is not good because it causes trouble and suffering.
Also, blindly believing something without checking it carefully, or denying something by making decisions from the head can also lead to trouble and suffering.

Therefore, it is good to enjoy eating cake and exchanging gifts as a common custom and culture, but it is better to avoid being too particular about religion and leading to unnecessary anxiety.
For example, it's good to enjoy buying amulets, bills, and drawing lucky cards as if you were sightseeing,
“I forgot to buy my money this year, so something bad might happen.” “Bad luck came out with the fortune lottery! scary! What should I do, help!” “I was so busy that I couldn't go to visit graves! I'm afraid of my ancestors' curses!” Please don't think in a way that makes you stressed because of religion, etc.

Good evening.

Looking at the text, I think they have a proper sense of religion.

There is also a risk of falling into a cult if you think too much that if you believe in something, you have to deny something.
For now, I think it's fine to take the stance that they believe in the Japanese religion.

In the meantime, it would be nice to break it down when some kind of encounter or interest comes up,
I have a proper sense of faith, so it's fine if you believe in yourself.

Since ancient times, Japanese people have had a path called Shinto (Shinto), and they have found God in everything and cherished it with awe.
Visiting a shrine is a natural thing for Japanese people.
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Next is Buddhism. This is teaching. There are various hardships and temptations as you progress along the way. Methods for overcoming them are teachings and are essential.
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Finally, let's talk about things that are surprising about Shinto and Buddhism.
For Japanese people who have learned their way, nothing else is necessary.
Christmas
Originally, it is a solemn Christian religious act, but in Japan, I think of it as an extremely undignified act of extracting the soul of Christianity and playing with an empty shell, so to speak. It is no exaggeration to say that it is blasphemy against Christianity.
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The pride of the Japanese people who inherited Shinto blood that honors everything is tainted, so we should stop the festivities right away.

What religious denomination does your mouth belong to?
For example, tea, cola, black tea, coffee, cider, and cocoa are all good drinks.
You can listen to everything by ear, jazz, enka, rock, classical music, and pop.
If I hadn't been able to do that, I wouldn't have been able to watch Kohaku Uta Gassen.
“The mouth does not cause disputes or divisions.” “The ear listens to all kinds of music. It won't cause strife or division.”
That is Buddhism, and it is true religion.
I can listen to the stories of people of any denomination, and I can learn there.
Not only me, but everyone else is like that.
True religion that is not separated by likes and dislikes of human thought.
That is Buddhism.

Udon, chijimi, pasta, bread, everything is made from wheat.
Everyone is different and everyone is good.
That kind of religion is real.
Why can't I enjoy Christmas?
You can also go to the shrine.
You may go beat the bell on New Year's Eve now.
My kesa has its roots in India.
The roots of the coat of law are in China.
White coats have their roots in Japan.
Below that, Heattech is now made in Vietnam.
Furthermore, a hand warmer is attached as a bill.
It's not anything.
The fact that we can accept anything is a truth for all of us.
That truth is religion. Since it becomes a religion of thought, it becomes a lie.
My eyes don't dislike anything they look at. My ears accept any kind of music. The mouth accepts any kind of food.
Trust it. This is called Zen or Buddhism.