Shinto rituals are essential practices in the Shinto religion, which is indigenous to Japan. These rituals often involve offerings, prayers, and purification rites to honor the kami, or spirits, believed to inhabit natural elements and ancestors. Common Shinto rituals include Matsuri, which are festivals celebrating the kami, and Harae, a purification ceremony. Participants engage in these rituals to seek blessings, express gratitude, and maintain harmony with the spiritual world, reflecting the deep connection between the Japanese people and their environment.