Hi! Wow, you have so many questions.

・What exactly are spirits?
　　　　　　Japanese think everything has its own spirits. Forexample, rain.
house, flower . river, water,snow......and so on.
Everything you can imagine. The spirits protect and govern the rain,
house flower river.....and so on.

How many spirits are there?
The same number as the natures and things.

Which old gods are the most important in Japan?
Mmmm....it is sun. Her name is
A-ma-te-ra-su-o-o-mi-ka-mi.She is the most important
goddess.

What do you think the movie represents? For example does it represent
the progression from childhood to maturity? What else coul the movie
represent?
I think so too. I also think the movie represents desire of
people although it's not the only thing this movie represents.

Does the movie accuratly show Japanese values and morals?
Not whole the movie, but part of it reflect Japanese values
and morals.

Why do the spirits go to the bathhouse?
To help getting reid of their tiredness.

Are all the people in the bathhouse spirits?
Spirits exist everywhere. The spirits in the movie just
visit the bathhouse from their home.



Sahoko