I have only been living in Japan for about a month now.. but I lived with a host family for about two weeks. One night at dinner the topic of religion came up and the mother asked if I was Christian or Catholic or anything. I told her no, I am not- instead I believe in respecting the earth, and all animals and people on it. She told me that was very Japanese and that I should stay in Japan because I would fit in well.
I know it's just one Japanese person's opinion- but maybe it gives you an idea
