Shintoism is based on the traditional Japanese teaching that everything in nature contains

, or the spirit of a god.

That is correct. Shintoism, also known as Shinto, is a traditional religion of Japan that believes in the existence of kami. Kami can be understood as the divine spirits or deities that are present in all aspects of nature, such as mountains, rivers, trees, and animals. Shinto teaches reverence for and the worship of these kami, seeing them as manifestations of the sacred and worthy of respect. The belief in kami forms the core of Shintoism and influences various aspects of Japanese culture, including rituals, festivals, and ethics.