Fairly well-written, no copyvio detected, no dablinks, comments in the previous review have been addressed. The following are my comments. I would ping
Midnightblueowl, the previous reviewer, to know what she thinks of the article now.
Sainsf(
talk·contribs)10:37, 11 June 2016 (UTC)reply
Origins of the term
spirit-worship, which dates back No comma needed here
dates back to the sixth century Add AD/BC when you begin with the article
during the Meiji era Would be helpful to add in a (x–y) format the years of the Meiji era, for those of us who don't know.
Definitions
Though some scholars It would be helpful to name a few. This may appear vague to some as it is.
"State Shinto" was not an official designation for any practice or belief in Imperial Japan, but describes a mixture Sudden change from past to present tense?
though conservative scholars It would be helpful to name a few
The "Meiji period" link is a duplicate (it was linked only a section ago)
State control of shrines
Shinto priests, even when...Shrine board in 1940. Source?
I think the first and second paras can be merged. The first line is, I understand, a summary of the section, but may appear unsourced at first. Better put an example immediately after it.
Up to that point, individual priests I think this link should be placed at first mention of "priest". I am not sure if you are referring to a specific type of priests, though.
which some scholars suggest is evidence Naming a few can reduce vagueness
Ideological origins
The lack of enthusiasm among the population has been attributed to Attributed to by whom?
Who is Fukuzawa Yukichi?
ideological threat to the Meiji-era government "Meiji era", for consistency
Shinto rituals were a civic responsibility Why is "rituals" in italics?
and lead to a sharp decline in both state grants I think it is "led", not "lead"
it was suggested that to die in battle was a high honor Suggested by whom? Or was this a popular belief?
Post-war
Scholars suggest this was a concession from Name a few scholars