What was the earliest religion practiced in japan? buddhism shintoism confucianism taoism (not a, c, nor d)

As you may have figured out through process of elimination, the answer is
B) Shintoism. 

Shintoism is the only religion listed that actually originated in Japan. Buddhism was founded in India, and Confucianism and Taoism began in China. Shintoism can be traced back to the 8th century in Japan. 

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