Japanese religion - difference Shinto vs Buddhism

Buddhist Statue

Shinto and Buddhism were mixed and combined a long time ago. People whorshipped gods and Buddha together at temples and shrines.
Shinto and Buddhism were only separated from the Meiji Period (around 1900). The Meiji government protected Shinto as a national religion, but suppressed Buddhism. Shintō was needed in order to unify the country around the Emperor as the process of modernization was undertaken with all possible speed

In 1945(after World War II), the State Shinto was abolished. The State and religions were separated after World War II.

Today both Shinto and Buddhism are important religions in Japan.

Difference between Shinto and Buddhism:

                           Shinto               Buddhism
Worship              Shrine                    Temple
Gate                  Gate (torii)    
Statue               No specific statue    Buddhist statues
Praying style       Clap your hands      just put your hands together

Temple

Shrine - torii (gate)