Shinto Shrines in Prewar and Wartime Japan

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Helen Hardacre, Yoko Suemoto

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Harvard University Press
16 February 2026

Asian history; Social & cultural history; Religion & politics; Shintoism; Social & cultural anthropology

Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs

Shinto Shrines in Prewar and Wartime Japan examines the religious and social history of Shinto shrines, focusing on the economic, social, and ideological implications of State Shinto. Helen Hardacre argues that politicians regarded public funding of shrines as crucial for elevating their ""dignity"" and for curbing progressive thought and activism. Understanding the social and financial dynamics of both major and smaller shrines is key to comprehending State Shinto's broader impact on Japanese society. This study employs a historical analysis using shrine records, personal diaries, contemporary literature, and government documents. It includes case studies contextualizing events at specific shrines within broader social and political change, personal accounts of priests and laypeople, and statistical analysis of funding patterns. Hardacre's comprehensive approach provides valuable insights into the role of religious institutions in politics and ideology. By highlighting the nuanced experiences of smaller shrines, their priests, and associated laypeople, Shinto Shrines in Prewar and Wartime Japan enhances understanding of State Shinto's reach and influence, contributing to broader discussions on the interplay between religion, politics, and society in modern Japanese history.

By: Helen Hardacre
With: Yoko Suemoto
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9780674302594
ISBN 10: 0674302591
Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs
Pages: 450
Publication Date: 16 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Helen Hardacre is Reischauer Institute Research Professor of Japanese Religions and Society, Harvard University. Yoko Suemoto is an independent scholar.

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