Authors : Ishomuddin , DS. Vina Salviana, Tonny Dian Effendy, Norio Suzuki and Aiko Kashimura
Abstract: Based on previous studies, noted that the Japanese have a culture that is similar to the culture of Indonesia. This may be caused by these two countries are geographically located in Asia. Only the State of Japan is a modern and secular state while Indonesia is a developing country and the religion. Based on some existing cultural similarities, the researchers wanted to see Japanese culture from the perspective of Islamic cultures. Thus, the purpose of this study was formulated as follows: describes the relationship between the core of Islamic culture and social values and culture and traditions are taught in Japanese society, universal values are taught in Japanese society so in tune with the values of Islam. By using a qualitative approach, this study want to get the data as the answer to both these objectives. This study prioritizes the data which is based on observation, indept-interview and documentation. The results showed the following conclusions: first, despite the same Japanese culture with the culture of Islam but there are differences in resources used for the cultivation of culture. Japanese culture rooted in Shinto and Shinto culture for the nation of Japan is not a religion but culture whereas Islamic culture rooted in the teachings of Islam. Second, the doctrine of the preservation of nature as in Islam, the third, the freedom of religion and faith. Tolerance and freedom of religion in Islam is also an important part of Islamic teachings.
Ishomuddin , DS. Vina Salviana, Tonny Dian Effendy, Norio Suzuki and Aiko Kashimura, 2016. Islam in Shinto Local Value: The Substance of Islamic Culture and Social Values in Japanese Culture. The Social Sciences, 11: 3063-3068.