In 1890, it was recognized in the system of State Shinto.

Kan'in was one of the main proponents of State Shinto.

By 1945, there were a total of 1,140 shrines in Korea associated with State Shinto.

This activity is strictly a religious matter since the separation of State Shinto and the Japanese government in 1945.

These works are about State Shinto and the Empire of Japan.

The meaning of "State Shinto" has been a matter of debate ever since.

Thus, from a legal perspective, State Shintō was not a religion and its values came under the heading of moral instruction rather than religious teaching.

The question of what constitutes support of State Shinto remains controversial.

Shinto became one of Japan's political doctrines in the early 20th century, known as the State Shinto.

Further, a new State Shinto had to be constructed for the purpose.